Atty. Melanie Jane Beardsley

Atty. Melanie Jane Beardsley

Melanie Jane Beardsley is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, international law, discrimination. Melanie received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Melanie Jane Beardsley at a glance

Melanie Jane Beardsley is an Associate based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2011). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Dickinson College (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melanie Jane Beardsley is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, international law, discrimination
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Melanie practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie Jane Beardsley's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Buffalo 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Melanie Jane Beardsley's law office located?
Melanie Jane Beardsley's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Hodgson Russ LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie Jane Beardsley handle?
Melanie Jane Beardsley focuses on employment, civil rights, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melanie Jane Beardsley practiced law?
Melanie Jane Beardsley has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Melanie Jane Beardsley go to law school?
Melanie Jane Beardsley earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2011

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