Atty. Jane Mello Coderre

Atty. Jane Mello Coderre

Jane Mello Coderre is a lawyer practicing commercial loans, real estate, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Jane received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New Bedford New Bedford 37 Years Experience 37 year

Profile Summary

About Jane Mello Coderre at a glance

Jane Mello Coderre is a Member based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at Jane M. Mello. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989), Rhode Island (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1986). Active member of New Bedford, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations. Serves clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jane Mello Coderre is a lawyer practicing commercial loans, real estate, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Jane received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Jane practices at Jane M. Mello in New Bedford, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Jane Mello Coderre's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane Mello Coderre 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jane Mello Coderre

Where is Jane Mello Coderre's law office located?
Jane Mello Coderre's law practice is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The firm is Jane M. Mello. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jane Mello Coderre handle?
Jane Mello Coderre focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Jane Mello Coderre practiced law?
Jane Mello Coderre has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Jane Mello Coderre go to law school?
Jane Mello Coderre earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990

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