Atty. Melanie Kopperud Backes

Atty. Melanie Kopperud Backes

Melanie Kopperud Backes is a lawyer. Melanie received a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Denver Denver 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Melanie Kopperud Backes at a glance

Melanie Kopperud Backes is a Member based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Melanie Kopperud Backes. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1987). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1987) and North Dakota State University (B.S., 1984). Active member of Colorado and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melanie Kopperud Backes is a lawyer
  • Melanie received a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Melanie practices at Melanie Kopperud Backes in Denver, CO

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

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Melanie Kopperud Backes has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1987
B.S.
North Dakota State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1987

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