Atty. Melanie Starace

Atty. Melanie Starace

Melanie Starace is a lawyer practicing commercial law, civil litigation, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law. Melanie received a B.S. degree from St.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Melanie Starace at a glance

Melanie Starace is a 32B-J Legal Fund based in New York, New York. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995) and New York (1996). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1995) and St. John's University (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melanie Starace is a lawyer practicing commercial law, civil litigation, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law
  • Melanie received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Melanie practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie Starace's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melanie Starace

Where is Melanie Starace's law office located?
Melanie Starace'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 Starace handle?
Melanie Starace focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melanie Starace practiced law?
Melanie Starace has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Melanie Starace go to law school?
Melanie Starace earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Melanie Starace for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1995
B.S.
St. John's University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996

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