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Melanie H. Cruthirds
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MELANIE H. CRUTHIRDS

Associate

,
Houston
T  713.651.2815
M  713.828.2346
mhcruthirds@liskow.com
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Practices

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Labor & Employment

Assistant

Lee Schnabel

713.651.2933

“Prior to becoming an attorney, I had a decade-long career in the energy industry, where my focus was primarily on marketing, communications, and public relations. As a result, I’ve gained extensive experience in matters such as contract drafting and negotiation, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, trademarks and branding, corporate governance, and commodities markets. Today, I leverage my diverse background to benefit clients in commercial and energy litigation.”

Overview

Melanie is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. Her practice spans several areas, including contract disputes, labor and employment issues, business formation and dissolution, corporate governance, and bankruptcy. Clients routinely seek out the Commercial Litigation group for legal guidance around making and modifying contracts and leases; enforcing non-competition and non-solicitation agreements; adhering to corporate bylaws; and addressing wage and hour complaints. Melanie has supported litigation in state and federal courts in Texas and other states, as well as in several international jurisdictions.

Melanie received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2021.

Notable Experience

  • Represented parking lot owner in construction defects matter and prevailed on summary judgment against all defendants who sought dismissal under the applicable statutes of limitations (Texas, 2023).
  • Represented non-resident in defamation action and prevailed on motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in U.S. state (California, 2023).
  • Assisted several employers in reaching out-of-court settlements with employees concerning issues such as alleged unpaid compensation and workplace injuries (Texas, 2023).
  • Negotiated right to recover settlement funds paid by client–creditor in adversary bankruptcy action arising from preference period claims (S.D.T.X. 2022).

Involvement

  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Member
  • Texas State Bar, Litigation Section, Member
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers® "One to Watch," 2025

Credentials

Education

  • South Texas College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2021)
    • Associate Editor, Corporate Counsel Review
    • CALI Award (highest grade in class) in Insurance Seminar, Bar Preview Program, and Family Law
    • Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Dean’s Honor List, and Presidential Fellows Program honoree
  • Texas Christian University (B.S. Journalism, magna cum laude, 2010)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2022

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Texas, 2022
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District, Texas, 2022
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District, Texas, 2023

Publications

  • Business Torts and Disputes Update, 42 Corp. Couns. Rev. 47, May 2023

After Hours

Melanie is a native Houstonian who grew up in the Meyerland area and attended Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the restaurant and music scenes in Houston and beyond. Melanie speaks conversational Spanish.

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