Melissa Soliz, Health Care Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
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Melissa Soliz is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
- Based in
- Phoenix, ARIZONA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
About Melissa Soliz: Melissa Soliz is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Melissa Soliz
Melissa concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Melissa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Melissa takes health care matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Melissa agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Melissa Soliz — Attorney of Arizona health care experience
Melissa Soliz is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Melissa (Mel) Soliz is a partner with Coppersmith Brockelman, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Her regulatory health law and consumer data practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, security, access and interoperability laws (such as HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, the ASTP/ONC Information Blocking Rule, CMS interoperability mandates, ASTP/ONC data/certification, and state health confidentiality and consumer data privacy laws), health information networks/exchanges (HIN/HIEs) (including TEFCA, Carequality, DURSA, CommonWell, PCDH, CalDxF, NY SCPA, and other state frameworks), development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, behavioral health/substance use disorder law issues, data breaches and OCR/OIG investigations, as well as technology vendor contracts and clinical research compliance/contracting. Mel regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policy making on data privacy and HIN/HIE issues. She is the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is recognized by Chambers, BTI Client Service All-Stars, Best Lawyers©, and Southwest Super Lawyers: Rising Stars© for her work in health law. She is a 2024 Az Business: Most Influential Women in Arizona Business awardee, a 2023 Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 recipient, and a 2023 Managed Healthcare Executive: Emerging Leader in Healthcare.
Melissa's approach to health care cases
Melissa (Mel) Soliz is a partner with Coppersmith Brockelman, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Her regulatory health law and consumer data practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, security, access and interoperability laws (such as HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, the ASTP/ONC Information Blocking Rule, CMS interoperability mandates, ASTP/ONC data/certification, and state health confidentiality and…
Clients Melissa works with
Melissa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Melissa Soliz's legal education and bar admissions
Arizona State University
J.D. · 2012
Melissa studied at J.D. in Arizona State University.
Law school and academic background
Melissa completed J.D. in Arizona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Melissa runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Melissa Soliz
Melissa has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026).
Locations
Melissa Soliz's office in Phoenix
Melissa's primary office is at 2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1900, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Melissa Soliz
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How to hire Melissa Soliz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Melissa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Melissa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melissa's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Melissa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Melissa
Melissa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Melissa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Melissa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Melissa Soliz
How much does it cost to hire Melissa for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Melissa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Melissa offer a free consultation?
Melissa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melissa's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Melissa's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Melissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Melissa take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Melissa is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Melissa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Melissa?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Melissa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Melissa accepting new health care clients right now?
Melissa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
Melissa handles health care matters throughout Arizona. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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