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About John P. Melko at a glance
John P. Melko is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court Texas Western District (1984). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Widener University (B.S.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation and Business) Bar Associations Federal Communications Bar Association American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John P. Melko is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & business reorganization, telecommunications, energy industry team and 6 other areas of law
- John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Widener University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston, TX
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John P. Melko's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Melko handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John P. Melko is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John P. Melko is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
John P. Melko is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Texas →
John P. Melko is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John P. Melko is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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