Atty. Melanie A Leney

Atty. Melanie A Leney

Melanie A Leney is a lawyer practicing international law, admiralty / maritime, commercial litigation. Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Cherry Hill Cherry Hill 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Melanie A Leney at a glance

Melanie A Leney is an Associate based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, practicing at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2007) and Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. International, 2004). Serands clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melanie A Leney is a lawyer practicing international law, admiralty / maritime, commercial litigation
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Melanie practices at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP in Cherry Hill, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie A Leney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melanie A Leney 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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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melanie A Leney

Where is Melanie A Leney's law office located?
Melanie A Leney's law practice is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The firm is Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie A Leney handle?
Melanie A Leney focuses on business, litigation, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Melanie A Leney practiced law?
Melanie A Leney has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Melanie A Leney go to law school?
Melanie A Leney earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. International, 2004).
How can I contact Melanie A Leney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 2007
B.A. International
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007

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