Headshot of Melissa Volk, a Sarasota-based personal injury lawyer from Morgan & Morgan

Melissa
A.
Volk

TRIAL ATTORNEY

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts,  University of Florida with honors, 1998
  • Juris Doctor, University of Florida 2001

Meet Melissa A. Volk

Melissa Volk comes to Morgan and Morgan with more than 20 years of experience practicing workers’ compensation law throughout Florida. Having spent much of her career representing employers, insurance carriers, and servicing agents, Melissa brings a unique perspective to advocating for injured workers. Her firsthand understanding of how insurance companies evaluate, defend, and resolve claims allows her to anticipate challenges, develop effective legal strategies, and fight for the medical care and benefits her clients deserve.

Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Melissa was an equity shareholder at a prominent statewide workers’ compensation defense firm, where she also served in a leadership role overseeing the firm’s Tampa office. Recognized for her extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation law, she is a state-approved lecturer on complex workers’ compensation issues and has spoken nationally on matters involving workers’ compensation law and litigation.

Melissa has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest peer-review distinction for legal ability and professional ethics. She is also a member of the Workers’ Compensation Inn of Court, reflecting her commitment to professionalism and excellence in the legal community.

Melissa understands that a workplace injury can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from their physical well-being to their financial security and ability to support their family. She is committed to providing compassionate, personalized representation while guiding clients through the complexities of the workers’ compensation system. At Morgan & Morgan, Melissa combines her extensive legal experience with a genuine commitment to helping injured workers navigate difficult circumstances, protect their rights, and move forward with confidence.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Florida Bar 2001

Memberships

  • Tampa Bay Workers Compensation & Disability American Inn of Court