Melinda K. Reece Schaffner, Attorney at Law

Licensed to practice in the State of California since 1983.

Current residence Orange County, California.  Currently a partner at Gray & Prouty since 1990, practicing in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside, Pomona, and San Bernardino locations.  Occassional appearances outside those regions. 

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Carroll, Faile, Hahn, Wendell, Faile 1985-1988

Employed as an attorney practicing in workers' compensation and personal injury litigation.  Represented various parties injured in work-related injuries and severe accidents and injuries. 

Hartford Insurance Group 1983-1985

Employed as house counsel attorney handling all aspects of insurance claims. 

Hartford Insurance Group 1970-1983  

Employed in various capacities in multi-line insurance claims, State of California.  Positions included claims clerk, claims adjuster, claims examiner, and claims supervisor.  Offices located in San Mateo, Santa Ana, Norwalk, and Brea, California offices. 

PRESENT MEMBERSHIPS

Active member of the State Bar of California since 1983. 

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association. 

Orange County Bar Association. 

Selected for membership in Cambridge Who's Who. 

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

Santa Ana College

Western State University College of Law 1979-1982. 

Law review editor, teaching assistant 1982 to 1983.  Numerous subsequent continuing education courses and seminars.  Lectured in seminars for clients, as well as adjuster training seminars.