Melody H. Piazza

A partner at Trammell Piazza Law Firm, LLP, Melody H. Piazza has been a licensed attorney for 37 years. She serves her personal injury clients in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her practice is mainly focused on matters including, but not limited to:

• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Motor vehicle crashes
• Trucking accidents

Ms. Piazza undertook her legal studies at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas, earning her Juris Doctor degree in 1985. Before that, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the same institution in 1982. She holds licenses to practice law in several states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Additionally, she is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.

Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Piazza has demonstrated extensive skill and unwavering dedication to her clients. With 16 years of experience, she served as a deputy prosecutor in both Sebastian and Pulaski counties. For 13 years, she played a crucial role at the Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office, ultimately rising as chief deputy prosecutor from 1996 to 2001. During her tenure, she successfully prosecuted many significant felony cases, including capital cases.

In 2001, Ms. Piazza transitioned to private practice, joining an esteemed personal injury law firm in Tampa, Florida. There, she was the lead litigator in many complex cases involving nursing homes, trucking accidents and more. Her exceptional legal acumen and strategic approach contributed significantly to the firm's success. In 2013, she co-founded the Trammell Piazza Law Firm, LLP, alongside Chad Trammell.

In addition to her impressive accomplishments, Ms. Piazza is a member of prestigious organizations such as The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, The American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Society of Barristers, the American Association for Justice, the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, the Arkansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Pulaski County Bar Association, the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and the Kentucky Bar Association. Furthermore, she graciously devotes her time to pro bono initiatives, such as the Volunteers Organization for Center for Arkansas Legal Services (VOCALS).

Ms. Piazza has garnered a "Very Good" rating on Avvo, and Arkansas Business has duly acknowledged her outstanding achievements through her inclusion in their esteemed 40 Under 40 list. She has further been honored with a place on the Arkansas Money and Politics Legal Elite 2020 list. She also holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale Hubbell.

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