About Melanie Camara
Melanie Camara is a distinguished attorney in Detroit, Michigan, with an extensive career spanning over 35 years in corporate and insurance defense law. She graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law in 1986, following her magna cum laude achievement in Business Management from the Detroit College of Business in 1982. Throughout her career, Melanie has successfully managed an insurance defense law firm for a major insurance company and served as a prominent trial attorney for a large national insurance company. Her impressive track record includes trying more than 100 cases to jury verdicts.
Melanie is a respected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an exclusive association that recognizes experienced trial counsel. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys international travel with her husband and grown children, maintaining a second home in Senegal, Africa. Her personal interests also include kayaking, attending art shows, and hiking.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Michigan Car Accident Laws
Understanding Michigan's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$20K/$40K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Camara's educational background?
Melanie graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law and magna cum laude from the Detroit College of Business.
How many cases has Melanie Camara tried to jury verdicts?
Melanie Camara has tried more than 100 cases to jury verdicts.
What professional associations is Melanie Camara a member of?
Melanie is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
What are Melanie Camara's personal interests?
She enjoys international travel, kayaking, art shows, and hiking.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Melanie Camara for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Melanie for a free case review



