People

Savannah Melton

Attorney

ABHR attorneys advise on public finance and infrastructure matters, large land development, and local government regulation, representing special purpose districts as general counsel and bond counsel in the planning, financing, and construction of public infrastructure facilities.

“What I value most about the ABHR culture is I feel trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow here, and that makes me want to show up every day and do my very best for our clients.”

Savannah Melton’s practice focuses on local government regulation and securing public funding for new, high-quality infrastructure supporting urban development throughout Texas. She serves as counsel to a variety of special purpose districts that enable the financing and construction of water, sewer, drainage, road, and other infrastructure necessary for growing communities. Savannah brings to her practice at ABHR the strong legal writing and client counseling skills developed during her prior work at several of the nation’s premier law firms. In that role, she defended and advised large corporate clients on a broad range of labor and employment matters, giving her experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks and high-stakes legal issues.

Savannah’s experience as a federal judicial clerk further informs her writing and lawyering style, sharpening her analytical approach and attention to detail. She applies these skills to provide clear, well-reasoned guidance to district clients and other stakeholders, helping them move projects forward efficiently while maintaining compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Education

William & Mary Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2018)

The University of Oklahoma (B.A., Professional Writing 2015)

Memberships & Affiliations

State Bar of Texas

National Association of Bond Lawyers

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Texas Bar Foundation Fellow

Contact info

Executive Assistant

Traci Dearing

(713) 860-6458

Fax: (713) 860-6658

tdearing@abhr.com

Office Location

Houston

(713) 860-6410

Fax: (713) 860-6610

smelton@abhr.com