Alabama State Bar Lawyer’s Creed

To my clients, I offer faithfulness, competence, diligence and good judgment. I will strive to represent you as I would want to be represented and to be worthy of your trust.

To the opposing parties and their counsel, I offer fairness, integrity and civility. I will seek reconciliation and, if we fail, I will strive to make our dispute a dignified one.

To the courts, and other tribunals, and to those who assist them, I offer respect, candor and courtesy. I will strive to do honor to the search for justice.

To my colleagues in the practice of law, I offer concern for your welfare. I will strive to make our association a professional friendship.

To the profession, I offer assistance. I will strive to keep our business a profession and our profession a calling in the spirit of public service.

To the public and our systems of justice, I offer service. I will strive to improve the law and our legal system, to make the law and our legal system available to all, and to seek the common good through the representation of my clients.

Melinda J. Parks
Melinda J. Parks earned her J.D. Degree, cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, she was on Law Review and the Moot Court Team.  Upon graduation, Melinda worked for a small firm but soon started her own practice based upon the belief that she could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues.  Since founding the Office, Melinda has represented clients in State and Federal Court on minor misdemeanor charges, major felony charges, uncontested and contested divorces, contract disputes, employment discrimination claims, personal injury claims, and various other claims involving a plethora of legal issues.  Working as a solo attorney has allowed Melinda to fully realize her passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Melinda is active in a number of professional organizations including Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, Mobile Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, and YWCA Board of Directors.  Melinda prides herself in treating every client with respect.

Admitted in Alabama and the United States District Court - Southern District of Alabama.