Atty. Melanie R. Bennett

Atty. Melanie R. Bennett

Melanie R. Bennett is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration law.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (844) 588-2324 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melanie R. Bennett at a glance

Melanie R. Bennett is a litigation and adr attorney based in New York, New York. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1983) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melanie R. Bennett is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration law
  • Melanie received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Melanie practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie R. Bennett's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Melanie R. Bennett is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

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 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 R. Bennett's law office located?
Melanie R. Bennett'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 R. Bennett handle?
Melanie R. Bennett focuses on litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melanie R. Bennett practiced law?
Melanie R. Bennett has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Melanie R. Bennett go to law school?
Melanie R. Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1983
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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