Atty. Dorothy Mello Laguzza

Atty. Dorothy Mello Laguzza

Dorothy Mello Laguzza is a lawyer practicing environmental. Dorothy received a B.S.B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Newark Newark 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Dorothy Mello Laguzza at a glance

Dorothy Mello Laguzza is an Attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York (2004). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 2003) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S.B.A., 2000). Active member of New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Bergen County Bar Association. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dorothy Mello Laguzza is a lawyer practicing environmental
  • Dorothy received a B.S.B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Dorothy practices at K&L Gates LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Dorothy Mello Laguzza's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Dorothy Mello Laguzza's law office located?
Dorothy Mello Laguzza's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dorothy Mello Laguzza handle?
Dorothy Mello Laguzza focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Dorothy Mello Laguzza practiced law?
Dorothy Mello Laguzza has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Dorothy Mello Laguzza go to law school?
Dorothy Mello Laguzza earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.B.A., 2000).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 2003
B.S.B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2004

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