Attorney Rua began her legal career in 2004 as a paralegal. She worked as a paralegal for
over ten years before graduating law school, with honors, in 2015. She earned both her
undergrad and law degrees while working full time as a paralegal and raising a family.
Attorney Rua exclusively handles personal injury and workers’ compensation matters.
She focuses primarily on negotiating cases and bringing them to settlement. In law school,
she obtained a distinguished award for her negotiating skills. She has obtained many six-figure
settlements for her clients without the need for lengthy litigation. She prides herself on
being able to help her clients in a quick, efficient manner.
Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University
in 2009. She then earned her Juris Doctorate Degree and graduated cum laude from
Quinnipiac University School of Law where she earned a distinguished academic achievement award
in negotiating.
When she’s not fighting for her clients, Attorney Rua enjoys quiet movie nights at home,
reading a good book, and spending time with her family.
Email: gouldinjurymelissa@protonmail.com
Phone: (860) 698-0484
Website Link: https://gouldinjurylaw.com/hardford/
Address: 610 New Britain Ave Hartford Connecticut 06106