Melissa A. Gillinov
Melissa A. Gillinov
Partner
She/Her
"Every day, I work to move my client one step closer to the resolution they are seeking."

Melissa A. Gillinov
Partner
She/Her
"Every day, I work to move my client one step closer to the resolution they are seeking."
About Melissa
With more than two decades of experience, Melissa provides dispute-resolution counsel tailored to each client's goals, markets, and regulatory environment. She concentrates her practice on litigating insurance coverage disputes.
In construction defect matters, Melissa represents carriers in lawsuits involving large homes, condominium associations, commercial properties, and underground utility lines. In automobile coverage cases, she handles business use exclusions in non-trucking liability policies and uninsured motorist provisions in personal, business, and umbrella policies. She also prepares coverage opinions and represents carriers in lawsuits involving advertising injuries, loss of use claims, professional negligence, and work-related fatalities.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Insurance Law, 2026
- American University Washington College of Law, Administrative Law Review, Articles Editor; Moot Court Society
Credentials
Education
- American University Washington College of Law, JD, 2003
- Wheaton College, BA, cum laude, 1999
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thought Leadership
Insights for Insurers Alert
Press Releases
Interests
Did you know...
An experienced rider, Melissa enjoys watching Olympic and professional equestrians compete in Wellington, Florida. She is also the proud owner of a rescue pug and a fan of watching Broadway, often attending live performances in New York.
Thought Leadership
Insights for Insurers Alert
Press Releases
Melissa's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Jan 4, 2021
Hinshaw Announces Election of 16 Partners In Nine U.S. offices