Atty. Joy Mele

Atty. Joy Mele

Joy also has extensive private practice experience litigating Section 1983 civil rights, matrimonial, family law, and Social Security disability law matters in the state and federal courts. After graduating from law school, Joy worked as a legal services staff attorney providing direct legal representation to low income New Yorkers.

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Profile Summary

About Joy Mele at a glance

Joy Mele is an Associate based in New York, New York. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2000) and New York (2001). Educated at City University of New York School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Fordham University (B.S., 1994). Actiand member of New York County Lawyers Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joy also has extensive private practice experience litigating Section 1983 civil rights, matrimonial, family law, and Social Security disability law matters in the state and federal courts
  • After graduating from law school, Joy worked as a legal services staff attorney providing direct legal representation to low income New Yorkers
  • While earning her J.D. at the City University of New York School of Law, Joy was the recipient of the Charles H. Revson Law Students Public Interest Fellowship, the Shanara Gilbert Summer Fellowship, and the Haywood Burns Human Rights Fellowship

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Joy Mele has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

J.D.
City University of New York School of Law
- 2000
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2001

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