Atty. Douglas James Melton

Atty. Douglas James Melton

Douglas James Melton is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment law, lawyers & judges defense group and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from St.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas James Melton at a glance

Douglas James Melton is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Long & Levit LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1992) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas James Melton is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment law, lawyers & judges defense group and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Long & Levit LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James Melton's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas James Melton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas James Melton

Where is Douglas James Melton's law office located?
Douglas James Melton's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Long & Levit LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James Melton handle?
Douglas James Melton focuses on sexual harassment, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas James Melton practiced law?
Douglas James Melton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas James Melton go to law school?
Douglas James Melton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Douglas James Melton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas James Melton received?
Douglas James Melton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1992
B.A.
St. Lawrence University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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