Atty. Melanie Long Chaney

Atty. Melanie Long Chaney

Melanie Long Chaney is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, business, insurance and 10 other areas of law. Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Melanie Long Chaney at a glance

Melanie Long Chaney is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D. University, 1994) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. University, 1991). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melanie Long Chaney is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, business, insurance and 10 other areas of law
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Melanie practices at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie Long Chaney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melanie Long Chaney 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

Melanie Long Chaney is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Melanie Long Chaney is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melanie Long Chaney

Where is Melanie Long Chaney's law office located?
Melanie Long Chaney's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie Long Chaney handle?
Melanie Long Chaney focuses on employment, business, real estate, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melanie Long Chaney practiced law?
Melanie Long Chaney has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Melanie Long Chaney go to law school?
Melanie Long Chaney earned their education at (J.D. University, 1994); (B.A. University, 1991).
How can I contact Melanie Long Chaney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
University of Southern California
- 1994
B.A. University
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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