Atty. Melanie Dostis

Atty. Melanie Dostis

Melanie Dostis is a lawyer practicing immigration. Melanie received a B.A. degree from Northeastern University in 2014, and has been licensed for 3 years.

New York New York 3 yrs experience 3 year
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Melanie Dostis is an Associate based in New York, New York. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (2023). Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 2021) and Northeastern University (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melanie Dostis is a lawyer practicing immigration
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from Northeastern University in 2014, and has been licensed for 3 years
  • Melanie practices in New York, NY

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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melanie Dostis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Where is Melanie Dostis's law office located?
Melanie Dostis's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie Dostis handle?
Melanie Dostis focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melanie Dostis practiced law?
Melanie Dostis has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
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Melanie Dostis earned their education at (J.D., 2021); (B.A., 2014).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
William & Mary Law School
- 2021
B.A.
Northeastern University
- 2014

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2023

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