Background

Melissa primarily practices securities law. She advises broker-dealers, investment advisers, and issuers on regulatory and compliance matters and prepares private offering memorandums and corporate documentation.

In addition to securities, Melissa advises clients on a wide variety of real estate, business, and contractual matters. Melissa is experienced in assisting purchasers and sellers in commercial real estate sales, including title examinations, due diligence, and survey reviews. Melissa has also advised clients on commercial and retail lease transactions.

Awards & Recognitions

Named a Top Attorney in Real Estate for 2023 and 2024 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Recognized as a Top Attorney in Business Law by 360 West Magazine

Areas of Practice

Securities
Real Estate
Contract Negotiations
Business Transactions

Associations & Memberships

  • Texas Bar Association
  • Texas Bar College
  • American Bar Association
  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
  • Secretary-Treasurer for the State Bar of Texas Business Law Section

Education

JD, Texas Tech University
MA, University of South Florida
BA, University of South Florida

Bar/Court Admissions

State Bar of Texas, 2021

2/2/24

Melissa Clark wrote an explanation of ‘Texas Data Privacy and Security Act,’

Melissa Clark wrote a detailed explanation of ‘Texas Data Privacy and Security Act,’ that is available here:  Link
11/9/23

Melissa Clark presented ‘Texas Data Privacy and Security Act’ at City Club ‘Lunch and Learn’

Melissa Clark presented ‘Texas Data Privacy and Security Act: Key Definitions and Obligations’ to the Fort Worth City Club ‘Lunch...