Melissa C. Bray - Evans, GA
Attorney at Durham Bray Law Firm
Lawyers in Evans, GA
2560 Trade Center Dr Evans, GA 30809
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Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Melissa Bray is a local attorney who was raised in Columbia County, Georgia. In 2007, she began her legal career as a prosecutor spending several years as an Assistant Solicitor General and as an Assistant District Attorney, where she gained valuable trial experience trying over fifty jury trials during her time as a prosecutor.
In 2015, Melissa joined Durham Law Firm as an associate, and became Partner in the Firm two years later in 2017. On February 1, 2021, Melissa became named Partner and the Firm changed its name to Durham Bray Law Firm.
"The client will always come first, every single time."
Melissa is a seasoned trial attorney who fiercely advocates in getting the largest award possible for her clients in personal injury cases, varying from tractor trailer/auto crashes, dangers on properties, to medical malpractice cases. She has settled hundreds of cases for citizens who were injured by another person’s or corporation's carelessness and has obtained millions for her clients. Melissa is also extremely talented in protecting those accused of crimes.
Melissa resides in Evans, Georgia, with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Katherine, and her German Sheppard, Sadie.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 10 Best Attorneys - American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys - 2017
- 10 Best Attorneys - American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys - 2017
- Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers - National Trial Lawyers, Trucking Trial Lawyer Association - 2017
- Lifetime Charter Member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates - Top 1% Attorneys in America - 2019
- Voted Cyber City 2025 Best Personal Injury Lawyer
Education
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Legal Education
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Barry University School of Law,
Orlando,
Florida
J.D.
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Barry University School of Law,
Orlando,
Florida
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Non Legal Education
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Augusta State University
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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Augusta State University
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2007
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 2013
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2014
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 2015
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2015
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2015
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2017
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Bar Association, 2007 - Current
- Augusta Bar Association, 2007 - Current
- Georgia Trial Lawyers, 2015 - Current
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015 - 2017
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2017 - Current
- Member of BNI Noontime Networkers 2024- Current
Contact
2560 Trade Center Dr
Evans, GA 30809
Phone: 706-842-9405
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.durhambraylaw.com
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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