Meliha Pérez Halpern
Brief Biography
Meliha Pérez Halpern is a trial lawyer at CHASENBOSCOLO, dedicated to guiding and supporting clients after injury and advocating for their best outcomes. Born and raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, she effectively serves a diverse client base. Meliha serves on the Board of Governors for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) and is Co-Chair of the MAJ’s Women’s Caucus, demonstrating her commitment to both client advocacy and legal community leadership.
Meliha loves being there to guide and support her clients after they have been injured, and to take action on their behalf. She loves getting to know her clients so she can share how the client’s life was changed when it comes time to hold the wrongdoer accountable. Sometimes, Meliha and the CHASENBOSCOLO team can negotiate a settlement that meets her client’s expectations. Most of the time, she is required to sue to get justice and closure. Meliha is a trial lawyer at heart, but understands that trial is not always the best option for every client. Either way, Meliha is there to listen to and advise her clients on the pros and cons of each option. Together, Meliha and her client reach the best outcome for the client. She understands that each client is different and that the “best outcome” looks different for each client.
Meliha is a long-time resident of Montgomery County, Maryland, where she moved shortly after becoming an attorney. She is deeply committed to her community, volunteering at her son’s school, volunteering at the Capital Area Foodbank, and sponsoring a family for Christmas through the 4 Season Giving Tree.
When Meliha is not working to get to know her clients and their cases, she loves spending time with her husband, son, and dog (all boys). You can find her sitting outside playing with her boys, playing tennis, hanging out by the pool in the summer, or at the fire pit during the cold of winter, spending time with friends, playing Mah Jong, or reading a book.
Educational Background
- J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (2003)
- Comparative and International Law Institute
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- B.A., International Affairs, The George Washington University (2000)
Professional Associations
- D.C. Trial Lawyers Association 2004 – 2015
- Young Lawyers Committee Co-Chair: 2003-2004
- Board of Governors: 2010 – 2013
- Maryland State Bar Association 2004 – Present
- Bar Association of Montgomery County
- Maryland Association for Justice 2013 – Present
- Board of Governors: September 2016 – Present
- Mentoring Committee Co-Chair: 2016 – 2017; 2018 – 2022
- Women’s Caucus Co-Chair: 2023 – Present
- Women’s Bar Association of Maryland – Montgomery County Chapter 2023 – Present
- American Association for Justice
- Women Trial Lawyers Caucus – Member: 2024 – Present
- Trucking Litigation Group – Member: 2025 – Present
- Maryland Hispanic Bar Association
- Hispanic NationalBar Association
- Society of Women Trial Lawyers
- Virginia State Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Courts Admitted
- Maryland State Court (since 2004)
- Virginia State Court(since 2003)
- Superior Court of the District of Columbia (since 2004)
- United States District Court, District of Maryland 2017
Awards
- Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 – 2026
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2011, 2013 – 2018
- Superb (10.0) Avvo® Rating
- Maryland Association for Justice – Women’s Caucus Award – June 2023
- 2025 Dynamic Women of Washington
- Recognized as “Best Personal Injury Attorney” by DC Magazine readers
Practice Areas Focus
- Personal Injury
- Auto Accidents and Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Animal & Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
Case Victories
- $414,253.13 total settlement for wrongful death (workers’ compensation and auto accident)
- $70,000 settlement for neck and shoulder injury (auto accident)
- $55,000 settlement for bruising injuries in a car crash
Speaking Engagements
- Building Your Practice: Small Firm and Solo Seminar (MAJ) – Moderator – March 2020
- The Nuts and Bolts of Premises Liability (MAJ) – Moderator – December 2022
- Made for More: Your Strengths. Your Success – MAJ Women’s Caucus Seminar – Panelist – October 2023
- Understanding Traumatic Brain & Spine Injuries – What You Need to Know (MAJ) – Moderator – February 2024
- Trailblaze, Transform, Transcend – MAJ Women’s Caucus Seminar – Moderator – March 2025
- The COO Mindset: How to Think Like an Operator Even if You’re a Lawyer – Women in Leadership by Betty – Panelist – September 2025
- Scaling with Intention: Building a Team and Back Office That Supports Your Vision – Women in Leadership by Betty – Moderator –September 2025
Volunteer and Community Engagement
- Weekend Backpacks Volunteer Event – 2023 – Present
- Lawyers Have Heart Run – 2022 – 2024
- Capital Area Foodbank Volunteer in Virginia and DC
- Sponsoring a Family for Christmas through 4 Season Giving Tree
