Atty. John Philip Melick

Atty. John Philip Melick

John Philip Melick is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, environmental / natural resources, business and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Charleston Charleston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Philip Melick at a glance

John Philip Melick is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Jackson Kelly PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1983). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Miami University (B.A. Economics, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Philip Melick is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, environmental / natural resources, business and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

John Philip Melick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Philip Melick 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.

John Philip Melick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Philip Melick is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Philip Melick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

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

John Philip Melick is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Philip Melick is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Philip Melick

Where is John Philip Melick's law office located?
John Philip Melick's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Jackson Kelly PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Philip Melick handle?
John Philip Melick focuses on business, m&a, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has John Philip Melick practiced law?
John Philip Melick has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Philip Melick go to law school?
John Philip Melick earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Economics, 1980).
How can I contact John Philip Melick for a consultation?
You can contact John Philip Melick 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.
What awards or recognition has John Philip Melick received?
John Philip Melick's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1983
B.A. Economics
Miami University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1983

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