About Melodie
Melodie A. McQuade: Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney in Boise, Idaho
Melodie A. McQuade is an experienced commercial litigation attorney based in Boise, Idaho. She focuses her practice on a variety of complex legal matters including:
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law and Labor & Employment Matters
- Eminent Domain and Construction Disputes
- Real Property Issues
- Procurement and Contractual Disputes
Melodie has a robust background in all stages of dispute resolution, from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. Her experience extends across several high-profile cases, including:
- A landmark real estate dispute that resulted in a favorable verdict for the client
- Successfully negotiated a complex construction settlement agreement on behalf of a client facing significant financial loss due to delayed project completion
- A class-action employment discrimination case that led to substantial compensation and policy changes at the employer's level
Before joining Givens Pursley LLP in 2013, Melodie worked as an associate attorney at a renowned litigation firm in Washington D.C., and also served as a trial-level judicial law clerk in Virginia. She has been recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2025 for her contributions to the field of commercial litigation.
Awards and Recognitions
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2022
Melodie brings a unique blend of legal acumen and empathetic advocacy to her clients, ensuring they receive personalized support throughout their legal journey. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients in every case.
Education and Professional Background
- Bachelor's Degree: Political Science from University of Washington, Seattle
- J.D.: Juris Doctor from Columbus School of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- Bar Admissions: Idaho (2013), District of Columbia (2014)
Melodie's commitment to excellence in legal representation and her dedication to client satisfaction have made her a sought-after expert in the field.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction - 2022
- Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Litigation - Construction
- Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment