Melissa Veronda > Moore & Van Allen, PLLC > Charlotte, United States > Lawyer Profile
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC Offices
100 NORTH TRYON STREET
SUITE 4700
CHARLOTTE NC 28202-4003
NORTH CAROLINA
United States
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Melissa Veronda
Work Department
Counsel, Litigation
Career
As a former federal prosecutor in United States District Courts and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Melissa Veronda brings significant investigatory and trial experience to guide her clients through government investigations, complex litigation, and internal investigations.
As an Assistant United States Attorney for almost a decade, Melissa prosecuted numerous significant criminal cases involving financial fraud, health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, violent crimes, drug trafficking, and other federal offenses. Melissa has tried eleven federal jury trials, argued seven cases before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, drafted more than 50 appellate briefs, and litigated hundreds of motions before federal magistrate and district court judges.
Melissa also works with organizations and clients on internal investigations aiming to head off or minimize problems before they surface.
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
Based in Charlotte, Moore & Van Allen, PLLC frequently handles sensitive government and internal investigations. The team, which is co-led by Valecia McDowell and John Fagg, is especially skilled at advising clients within the financial services sector. McDowell is well versed with navigating cross-border investigations involving Europe, South America, and Asia. Fagg has experience representing companies as well as individuals in a broad range of cases, including false claims, securities fraud, and public corruption. Jim McLoughlin is recommended for matters concerning money laundering, tax fraud, and market manipulation. Other key members of the team include counsel Melissa Veronda and associate Kaitlin Price. Veronda has an in-depth understanding of cases involving fraud, while Price regularly assists with some of the firm’s most significant cases.