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Provided by Melissa C Lesmes
Melissa is the head of Pillsbury’s Washington, DC Litigation group and co-leader of the firm’s Construction Counseling & Dispute Resolution practice. She focuses her practice on complex construction claims and insurance coverage disputes.
Ms. Lesmes has substantial experience in construction defect litigation, having handled claims involving delay, design, defective products, mold, EIFS and Chinese drywall throughout the United States. She also has substantial experience in complex insurance coverage litigation, especially in claims involving builder’s risk, CGL, subcontractor default, professional, pollution, commercial property, business interruption and other policies. Ms. Lesmes routinely represents clients in contract negotiations and on matters concerning insurance and risk management issues that arise outside of litigation.
Provided by Chambers
Melissa Lesmes cochairs Pillsbury's construction counseling and dispute resolution practice group. She has substantial experience in construction defect litigation as well as construction-related insurance coverage cases. She also advises on contract negotiation and risk management issues.
Provided by Chambers
"I think she is very sharp but also very practical."
"She is a unicorn in the legal industry. She is personable while displaying an expert level of experience and knowledge."
"I would consider her the insurance recovery expert. She is excellent at understanding the policies and understanding the players in the world and is focused on cost-effective results."
"I think she is very sharp but also very practical."
"She is a unicorn in the legal industry. She is personable while displaying an expert level of experience and knowledge."
"I would consider her the insurance recovery expert. She is excellent at understanding the policies and understanding the players in the world and is focused on cost-effective results."
