Melissa Westberg is a Partner in GLP Attorneys’ Seattle office.
Melissa is a Seattle-area native and has been dedicated to representing injured Plaintiffs since 2011. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 2006, having double-x in Economics and Political Science, minored in Philosophy, and earning Distinction in Economics for original research. She was a four-year scholarship athlete and school record holder on Syracuse’s NCAA Division I swim team.
Upon graduating in 2006, Melissa returned to Seattle and started working for GLP Attorneys as a Legal Assistant, but quickly moved up the ranks as Paralegal and Legal Intern. Melissa earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2011, where she was a member of Washington State Association for Justice’s (WSAJ) law school chapter. In 2011, she was a recipient of one of few Women of WSAJ Bar Prep scholarships.
Melissa was selected as a 2023 and 2024 Top 10 Seattle Personal Injury Attorney by Forbes Magazine, where she was recognized for her work with dog bite, motor vehicle, and wrongful death injury cases. She was also named to the 2024 Forbes Magazine Top 10 Seattle Car Accident Lawyers list. In 2020, Melissa was selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 plaintiffs lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. She has been awarded the Rising Star Super Lawyers Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024, an award given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Melissa is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Melissa dedicates her practice to motor vehicle and motorcycle collision claims, maritime accidents, dog bites, and construction injury cases.
Melissa loves corgis, roller skating on Alki’s boardwalk, and winning costume contests at every opportunity.
"5 Stars!"
"Melissa Westberg is one of Seattle's best personal injury attorneys. She is very personable, and my worries were immediately alleviated. I received maximum compensation in record time. Awesome! Thanks, Melissa.
"I’m very glad Melissa and Martin Lopez, her paralegal, worked with me. She made me feel seen and heard - and she understands the hectic process of the aftermath of a vehicle collision. I knew I was in good hands."
"Melissa is the best. I didn't really know what to expect, and she kept me informed throughout. I would 100% recommend anyone who is going through a personal injury situation to work with Melissa. She really is the best."
"I am delighted with the service, understanding, and, above all, with the maximum of its potential to achieve a good goal. Thank you, thank you. They are 100% recommended on my part."
“I worked with Melissa Westberg on my car crash. Melissa’s diligence and professionalism was outstanding. I will be recommending her whenever possible.”
“I worked with Melissa Westberg on my car crash. Melissa’s diligence and professionalism was outstanding. I will be recommending her whenever possible.”
“I highly recommend Melissa Westberg if you need someone to lead you through the challenge of car collision injuries. Melissa and Martin and the GLP team did an excellent job on my cases. They are top-notch in reaching settlements that exceed expectations.”
“Melissa Westberg was my attorney and I couldn’t have had a more cordial and quick resolution to my case than had I chosen anyone else. I very much recommend GLP and Melissa for anyone with an injury or problematic insurance company.”
“If you’re looking for a great attorney that will be the best advocate possible for your case, I highly recommend Melissa Westberg! Melissa makes you feel valued as a client. I couldn’t be happier at the end of my settlement because of Melissa’s diligent work.”
“My attorney Melissa and her paralegal Martin handled my case very efficiently and effectively! After my accident, they took care of me every step of the way. I would recommend them to anyone seeking a lawyer after a car accident!”
