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About Melissa Renza
Melissa S. Renza is a personal injury attorney at Rubenstein Law, focusing on motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. Born in the Chicago suburbs but a longtime South Florida resident, she began her career with a dedicated personal injury litigation team before joining Rubenstein Law in 2025. She is licensed in nine states. In July 2025, she was sworn in as President of the Martin County Women Lawyers Association (a chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers) for the 2025-2026 term.
Practice areas
Education
Savannah Law School
J.D.
Florida Atlantic University
Undergraduate
Bar admissions & credentials
State Bar of Florida
State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Idaho
State Bar of Massachusetts
State Bar of Minnesota
State Bar of North Carolina
State Bar of Rhode Island
State Bar of Washington
State Bar of Wisconsin
Martin County Women Lawyers Association (President, 2025-2026)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
Awards & recognition
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
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Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
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