Melinda Bechtel

Melinda Bechtel has a diverse background in law, specializing primarily in medical malpractice defense and healthcare law. Melinda started their career as a Legal Assistant at Sidley and Austin. Melinda then worked as a Law Clerk at Pima County Superior Court, where they gained experience in various aspects of insurance law. Bechtel later served as an Attorney at Stephen J. Wells & Associates, handling litigation for State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. Melinda joined Jennings Haug & Cunningham as an Associate, focusing on commercial and tort litigation. Bechtel then worked at Kent & Wittekind as an Associate, primarily practicing medical malpractice defense, and later at Kent & Associates as a Junior Partner, managing a large trial case load. Melinda became Partner at Kent & Bechtel PLLC, specializing in medical malpractice defense and representing healthcare professionals before regulatory boards. Bechtel then joined Kent Law Group PLLC as Of Counsel, where they managed trial cases and advised physicians on medical office business practices. Finally, Bechtel currently holds the position of Vice President & Senior Counsel - Hospital Operations at Select Medical Corporation, where they handle legal matters related to hospital operations.

Melinda Bechtel completed their B.A. degree in History at Smith College from 1987-1991. Melinda then pursued their J.D. degree in Law at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law from 1993-1996. Prior to their college education, Melinda attended Cedar Cliff, though no specific dates or qualifications were provided.