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Melody Lynn Gaal

The Sequoia Law Firm • Menlo Park, CA
Antitrust Trade LawInvestigationsPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(650) 514-6354
Address
530 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, US

Professional

About

Melody Lynn Gaal is the founder of The Sequoia Law Firm, located in Menlo Park, California, where she passionately advocates for the rights of consumers. Recognizing the increasing power of large corporations, Attorney Gaal is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses who have fallen victim to deceptive practices, fraud, and other forms of exploitation. The Sequoia Law Firm offers practical legal solutions tailored to help clients achieve their personal and business objectives in today’s challenging economic landscape. Before establishing her firm, Attorney Gaal honed her skills as a trial lawyer specializing in complex commercial litigation. She has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, managing all aspects of litigation from initial investigations through appeals. Her expertise and dedication earned her recognition as a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorney Gaal is licensed to practice law in both California and Illinois. A distinguished graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Attorney Gaal finished in the top 10% of her class and served as a Notes and Comments Editor for the Chicago-Kent Law Review, as well as Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society. She has also gained invaluable experience as a judicial extern at the Circuit Court of Cook County. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Attorney Gaal holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California at San Diego. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and camping across California with her family.

About Antitrust Trade Law

Antitrust attorneys handle matters involving competition law, market practices, and trade regulations. They help businesses comply with antitrust laws and defend against claims. Common matters include price fixing, monopoly claims, merger review, trade practices.

Credentials

Education
N/A Illinois IT Chicago-Kent COL N/A Univ of California San Diego

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2015 CALI Award for highest grade in Trial Advocacy II, Chicago-Kent College of Law 2014 First Place & Best Brief, William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition 2014 CALI Award for highest grade in Sexual Orientation & the Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law 2013 First Place Brief, Rovner Moot Court Competition
Publications
2020 Self-published Debt buyers are suing thousands of Peninsula residents without ever having to prove their case
Associations
2020 - Present Santa Clara County Bar Association Member 2019 - Present American Bar Association Member 2019 - Present San Mateo County Bar Association Member 2019 - Present National Association of Consumer Advocates Member 2019 - Present International Association of Privacy Professionals Member
Updated: Mar 25, 2026