MELISSA DORMAN MATTHEWS
Melissa is the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Partner, and represents clients in professional
liability, product liability, employment, personal injury,
construction, commercial litigation and premises
liability matters. She is Texas counsel for a drug and
medical device manufacturer, and serves other clients
as local counsel in Texas state and federal courts
as well. She has extensive experience representing
a broad spectrum of industries and clients in
attorney-client disputes, business and employment
disputes, personal injury cases, and product defect
cases. Melissa has gained extensive first-chair trial
experience over her 25 years of practice, and has tried
cases all over Texas and beyond. She has always been
a champion of retaining and promoting women in law,
and is spearheading the firm’s diversity and inclusion
program by focusing the firm’s efforts on hiring,
training, and retention initiatives.
8750 N. Central Expy., Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75231
Telephone: 214.346.3771 | Fax: 214.267.4271
mmatthews@hartlinebarger.com | www.hartlinebarger.com
TEXAS DALLAS
Friedman & Friedman,
Attorneys at Law
Family law has evolved significantly in the more than
35 years since Sari Friedman first began practicing law.
But as a leading authority on divorce matters, Friedman
has remained at the forefront of her field. And today,
the practice she runs with her daughter Andrea is
recognized throughout Long Island, the five boroughs
and the lower Hudson valley, as well as Westchester
County, for its zealous advocacy and personalized
service. “Our family-oriented drive is reflected in both
our firm’s operations and the clients we help,” notes
Sari, who, in addition to being AV Preeminent® rated by
Martindale-Hubbell® and included in New York Metro
Super Lawyers, received Hofstra University School of Law’s 2017 Women Leaders in Law award. “We understand the importance of family, and our
growth has been informed by our collaborative, personal approach.” Indeed, since becoming a named partner in 2014, Andrea, a Westchester
resident, has helped grow the firm by successfully launching its office in White Plains. In 2017, Andrea was recognized by Long Island Business
News as one of its “ 40 Under 40,” after being named to its “Ones to Watch” list in 2014.She has also received the 2018 – “Emerging Leader”
Award, Outstanding Women in Law, Hofstra University School of Law and achieved the Rising Star award, by Super Lawyers. She also serves on
the board of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association. “Diligence is key in this field, and it helps that both of us love what we do,” Andrea says.
“Everyone’s situation is different, and it’s always rewarding when you’re able to help clients move forward in their lives.”
Divorce and Family Law
Long Island Office: 666 Old Country Rd., Suite 704, Garden City, NY 11530 | PH: 516.688.0088 | www.sarilaw.com
Westchester Office: 34 South Broadway, Suite 714, White Plains, NY 10601 | PH: 914.873.4410 | www.sarifriedman.com
