Personal Injury Law
We represent individuals and families across Michigan who have been seriously harmed by negligence, medical error, or misconduct, with the preparation and principled counsel each case demands.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, trucking and motorcycle collisions are some of the most common causes of serious injury in Michigan. We provide thorough preparation and direct communication for every case.
Medical Malpractice
We represent individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice including surgical errors, misdiagnosis and medical negligence with the precision and preparation these complex cases demand.
Birth Injury
When a newborn or mother is harmed during delivery due to medical negligence, the impact is devastating. We represent families navigating these deeply personal and complex matters.
Wrongful Death
Families facing the profound loss caused by a death in the family naturally have questions. Our wrongful death attorneys can help get to the answers a family deserves.
Sexual Assault
These matters require a level of sensitivity and discretion that not every firm is built to provide. We guide survivors through the legal process with steady, confidential counsel.
Slip and Fall
Business and property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for customers and visitors. Slip and fall and premises liability cases often arise when dangerous conditions are ignored or not properly addressed.
About Us
A boutique firm built on discipline, integrity and the belief that every client deserves more.
Our Team
Get to know the experienced attorneys and dedicated team behind Giroux Pappas. From legal strategy to client support, every member of our firm plays an important role in delivering thoughtful guidance and compassionate representation.
The Pure Law® Philosophy
Pure Law® is more than a philosophy. It is the foundation of how we practice law — with integrity, preparation, compassion, and a commitment to pursuing justice the right way for every client we represent.
Commitment to Community
At Giroux Pappas, supporting our community is part of who we are. Through educational initiatives, charitable partnerships, and local outreach, we are committed to making a positive impact beyond the courtroom.
Exceptional Educators
Our Exceptional Educators program recognizes teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on students and their communities. Through monthly recognition and donations to local schools, we are proud to support the people shaping the next generation.
Careers
At Giroux Pappas, we believe great representation starts with great people. We are always interested in connecting with individuals who share our commitment to integrity, preparation, compassion, and client-focused advocacy. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping clients pursue meaningful justice.
Verdicts & Settlements
Behind every verdict and settlement is a real person whose life was changed by negligence, and these results reflect the work we put into pursuing meaningful justice on their behalf.
Client Stories
Real people. Real challenges. Real stories of individuals and families who trusted Giroux Pappas during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Commitment to Community Project
The Commitment to Community Project highlights the charitable organizations and local initiatives Giroux Pappas proudly supports throughout Michigan. From education and literacy programs to health, wellness, and family-focused causes, we believe strong communities are built through meaningful involvement and giving back.
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Melanie Duda

Attorney

Melanie Duda is a medical malpractice attorney at Giroux Pappas who prioritizes accountability, discipline, and advocacy for her clients. Her systematic approach to her cases leaves no stone unturned, and her critical analysis allows her to strategically build cases in her clients’ favor. With a keen understanding of human behavior and judgment, she works through careful preparation, deliberate action, and meticulous planning to ensure trial readiness and success. It is this precise work ethic, commitment to principle, and personal integrity that allow her to be a trusted advocate for her clients.

Meet Melanie Duda

Melanie Duda is a dedicated trial attorney who exemplifies informed judgment, commitment to principle, and client advocacy. She performs systematic, critical analysis while parsing through medically complex cases to provide exceptional counsel to her clients.

Her interest in medical malpractice is rooted in an early exposure to the healthcare system and a focus on accountability. With an extensive background in the field of anthropology and a deep understanding of the medical field, Melanie has the ability to evaluate human behavior and decisions. She uses these abilities to route out injustice and to create the best possible outcome for her clients. 

With over a decade of experience as an attorney specializing in medical malpractice, Melanie provides her clients with skilled leadership and an intimate understanding of the law and how it relates and intersects with the medical field. Her experience in medical malpractice guarantees a depth of understanding of medical records, medical terminology, and the practice of medicine in general that is necessary to the success of her clients and their cases. She is committed to disciplined preparation, critical analysis, deliberate action, and intense advocacy for her clients. Her commitment to her craft affords her clients an attorney they can trust.

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts of Michigan (2013) – Active
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan – Active
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan – Active

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Education

  • Wayne State University: B.A. in Anthropology, 2003
  • Wayne State University: M.A. in Anthropology, 2008
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law: J.D., 2012
    • Law Review Member, 2010 through 2012
    • Book Award Winner for Criminal Trial Clinic, 2012

Areas of Focus

Melanie provides Michigan residents who have been impacted by medical negligence, medical errors, or misdiagnosis with steady, experienced counsel that they can trust. Her depth of knowledge of the medical field assures her clients that they are in good hands.
When competing narratives can decide case outcomes, Melanie brings an approach driven by attention to detail and an understanding of the system to build strong cases for her clients.
A lack of care or failure to act can cause serious harm to individuals and families. Melanie approaches these cases with the respect, diligence, and gravity they deserve.

Case Spotlight

Many Medical Malpractice Settlements

Melanie Duda has contributed to seven-figure settlements on numerous medical malpractice cases. Most recently, she co-counseled on a dental malpractice case in which the jury awarded the client $2.75 million.

Perspectives

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Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents

Bike Safety Month: Preventing Serious Accidents

Bike Safety Month: Preventing Serious Accidents
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Firm News

Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys Proudly Sponsors WXYZ’s 2026 Brightest and Best Program for Fifth Consecutive Year

Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys Proudly Sponsors WXYZ’s 2026 Brightest and Best Program for Fifth Consecutive Year
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Case Studies

Real Stories. Real People. Real Results.

Real Stories. Real People. Real Results.