Melissa Segel

Melissa Segel

Insurance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
19+ years experience
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP
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1420 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Bio

Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims. She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies.Melissa previously worked in the insurance industry for more than 10 years and specialized in property and special investigations. With her insurance claims and SIU background, she is uniquely attuned to her clients’ needs and goals which enables her to provide efficient and high-quality service when resolving disputes.Melissa earned certifications as a Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS), Associate in Claims (AIC) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).In law school, she served as the associate notes and comments editor for the Georgia State Law Review and earned the Professor David J. Maleski Prize for excellence in torts. Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims. She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies.Melissa previously worked in the insurance industry for more than 10 years and specialized in property and special investigations. With her insurance claims and SIU background, she is uniquely attuned to her clients’ needs and goals which enables her to provide efficient and high-quality service when resolving disputes.Melissa earned certifications as a Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS), Associate in Claims (AIC) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).In law school, she served as the associate notes and comments editor for the Georgia State Law Review and earned the Professor David J. Maleski Prize for excellence in torts. Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims. She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies. Melissa previously worked in the insurance industry for more than 10 years and specialized in property and special investigations. With her insurance claims and SIU background, she is uniquely attuned to her clients’ needs and goals which enables her to provide efficient and high-quality service when resolving disputes. Melissa earned certifications as a Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS), Associate in Claims (AIC) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). In law school, she served as the associate notes and comments editor for the Georgia State Law Review and earned the Professor David J. Maleski Prize for excellence in torts.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Insurance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2006

Reviews

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Pamela Kim

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate for complex insurance coverage disputes

Our company retained Melissa Segel of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers when we faced a significant, multi-party insurance coverage dispute involving allegations of bad faith. With nearly two decades of experience, her deep knowledge of Georgia insurance law was immediately evident. She meticulously dissected the complex policy language and the claimant's history, building a defense that was both strategic and pragmatic. Her recognition in the field of insurance law is well-deserved, as she navigated the commercial litigation with a steady hand, ultimately securing a very favorable settlement that protected our interests. While her expertise is top-tier, there were occasional periods where communication response times could be a bit slower during particularly busy phases, though her updates were always thorough when they came. I would confidently recommend Melissa to any business or carrier needing a sharp, knowledgeable attorney for coverage matters or defending against questionable claims.

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