Melissa Nicole Engle
Escondido, CA
Licensed for 11 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Intellectual Property
Language
English
About
Melissa N. Engle is a partner at White and Bright and rated AV® Preeminent™ through Martindale-Hubbell. She focuses her practice on business, employment and general civil litigation.EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDMs. Engle received her B.A. in history from the University of California, Los Angeles and earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law. While in law school, Ms. Engle co-founded the CWSL Intellectual Property, Technology & Telecommunications Clinic and received the Andrea Johnson Telecommunications award.PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENTMs. Engle’s legal practice focuses on litigation, primarily involving business disputes and employment law. In particular, Ms. Engle assists numerous small businesses in various suits, ranging from wage and hour violations, class actions, wrongful termination and discrimination claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, breaches of contract, indemnification issues, as well as commercial and residential real estate matters.Ms. Engle also represents various small businesses in transactional matters such as business entity formation, commercial leases, independent contractor contracts, employment contracts, vendor and customer contracts, licenses, intellectual property protection and licensing, as well as general counsel representation as needed.In particular, Ms. Engle advocates and urges each of her clients to undertake preventative legal services in order to avoid potential legal disputes before they happen. Ms. Engle is passionate about educating her clients on how to avoid lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, costs, stress, wasted time and uncertainty that comes with litigation. This includes assisting small businesses with their business formation, vendor contracts, licenses, employment policies, handbooks, management training and human resources development.Prior to White and Bright, Ms. Engle was an associate at two boutique San Diego litigation firms where her practice focused on civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment, intellectual property and business matters. Ms. Engle started her legal career focused on personal injury lawsuits as well as both personal and business reorganizations through chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. Ms. Engle also litigated various adversary proceedings on behalf of creditors.
Practices Areas
Litigation
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I needed a Attorney, for a Personal Case that was filed again me. I talked with some Attorneys, but made contact with Melissa Nicole Engle, that works at Bellatrix Law. Very Grateful I did. The Professionalism and Communication I had with Melissa Engle, made me feel I was in safe hands. The Legal matter was taken care of in my favor. Melissa Engle was Impressive and Professional. I would Highly Recommend Melissa Engle with out Hesitation, to anyone that is in need of a Attorney. I know where to go, if I need a Attorney again.
Melissa did a great job for me and my company in a very difficult situation. I would recommend her without hesitations. She keep me informed on the case and offered advice when appropriate. Melissa was very carful to and made sure I understood my options.
I needed a Attorney, for a Personal Case that was filed again me. I talked with some Attorneys, but made contact with Melissa Nicole Engle, that works at Bellatrix Law. Very Grateful I did. The Professionalism and Communication I had with Melissa Engle, made me feel I was in safe hands. The Legal matter was taken care of in my favor. Melissa Engle was Impressive and Professional. I would Highly Recommend Melissa Engle with out Hesitation, to anyone that is in need of a Attorney. I know where to go, if I need a Attorney again.
Melissa did a great job for me and my company in a very difficult situation. I would recommend her without hesitations. She keep me informed on the case and offered advice when appropriate. Melissa was very carful to and made sure I understood my options.