Melissa Gray

Melissa Gray

Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Startups, Trademarks (Transactional/Litigation)

Dallas, Texas

Personal Introduction

Having served as General Counsel at a billion-dollar company, Melissa can identify and assist with a broad range of needs for businesses. Whether its contract development, review or trademark filing and enforcement, she will handle each matter with the care and attention it deserves. Recognizing the specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs, Melissa tailors her legal strategies to protect their innovations, creations, and brands effectively. Melissa is an active contributor to various professional organizations including the Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association and is passionate about elevating the standing of women, not only in the legal profession, but in every industry. She frequently conducts seminars and workshops, sharing her knowledge and insights to empower female entrepreneurs and educate them about intellectual property protection. Melissa has been featured in prominent industry publications, including Trademark Lawyer Magazine and has been named among D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 in 2021 and 2023, 2024 and Best Lawyers in 2024 and 2025.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

Florida Coastal School of Law
Florida Coastal School of Law JD (2011)
Florida State University
Florida State University B.A. (2008)

Practice Summary

Response Time

1 day

Awards

D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40

D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40

Affiliations

Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Dallas Women Lawyers Association

DALY Life Fellow

DALY Life Fellow

Client Reviews

5.00/5.0 Aggregate Score (19 reviews)

Peer Recommendations 1

Olivia Maynes, Esq.
Olivia Maynes, Esq.
Melissa is incredibly intelligent and innovative. She knows her areas of practice well and provides...

Bar Admissions

Texas

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