Atty. David Melcer

Atty. David Melcer

Mr. David Melcer is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, collections, electronic money transfer and 1 other area of law.

Columbus Columbus 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David Melcer at a glance

David Melcer is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and consumer attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985), Minnesota (1999), and Virginia (2002). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Melcer is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, collections, electronic money transfer and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Melcer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Melcer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Melcer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David Melcer is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Creditor Rights & Collections

David Melcer is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Ohio →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

David Melcer is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Melcer

Where is David Melcer's law office located?
David Melcer's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Melcer handle?
David Melcer focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Melcer practiced law?
David Melcer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David Melcer go to law school?
David Melcer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David Melcer for a consultation?
You can contact David Melcer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1981
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Minnesota
Admitted: 1999
Virginia
Admitted: 2002
Arizona
Admitted: 2010

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