About Melissa A. Davidson
With over two decades of experience at Hankey Marks & Crider, Melissa A. Davidson has established herself as a formidable litigator in the realms of personal injury and disability law.
Melissa’s legal career is built on a foundation of psychology and public service. Her prior experience with the Indiana Department of Family and Children provided her with a “boots-on-the-ground” understanding of the challenges her clients face—knowledge she now uses to dismantle the bureaucratic hurdles of Social Security and insurance carriers.
Since joining Hankey Marks & Crider in 2000, Melissa has channeled that same protective instinct into her legal practice. Whether she is navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability and ERISA or fighting for the injured in personal injury cases, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her years in social services.
A seasoned trial attorney, Melissa is a frequent presence in both State and Federal Courts. While she is licensed in Indiana, her reputation for disability advocacy often takes her to Federal Courts across the country.
Life Outside the Courtroom
When she isn’t in trial, Melissa is likely seeking inspiration in the outdoors. An avid painter, hiker, and angler, she splits her time between Indiana and Florida to ensure she stays active (and near the water) year-round.
Education and Bar Admissions
- Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology – Ball State University
- Juris Doctorate – Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- Indiana Bar, 2006
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2006
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2006
- United States Circuit Court for the 7th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Active member in the American Association for Justice
- Active member in the American Bar Association
- Active member in the Indianapolis Bar Association
- Active member in the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker at the DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) 2009 National Conference regarding disability benefits and mental health conditions.
- Speaker at the 2014 Indiana Key Consumer Mental Health Conference
- Presenter to RHI (Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana) in 2016 regarding injury-related claims with a special focus on Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, and Long Term Disability benefits.
Contact Information
Melissa A. Davidson
Hankey Marks & Crider
429 E Vermont St #200
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 634-8565
Fax: (317) 634-9818