Melissa commenced her legal career in 2013 and was admitted as a practitioner to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2018. She completed a Bachelor of Law and Commerce at Murdoch University in 2017. During her studies, Melissa studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland at an International Human Rights Law program.
RISING STAR (DOYLES LAW GUIDE 2024) Melissa Bayley is recognised as a Rising Star Lawyer in Perth, by the most current Doyles guide 2024, in the area of Injury and Compensation law.
Melissa is a passionate plaintiff lawyer and has experience in multiple areas of personal injury and insurance law including medical negligence, motor vehicle accident claims, catastrophic injury claims, workers’ compensation and work accident claims, matters relating to fatal accidents, cyclist accidents, pure mental harm claims, aircraft accidents and public liability claims.
In 2018, Melissa was a Co-Author of the Western Australian Law Handbook published on Austlii.
Outside the office, Melissa can be found walking along the coast, spending time with her two cats, Tigger and Taz and planning her next trip to Europe whether that be for a European summer in Italy or skiing in France over the winter.