Atty. Melia J. Patterson
Melia J. Patterson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, collection defence, debt negotiation and 2 other areas of law.
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Melia J. Patterson is a bankruptcy, debt settlement, creditor rights, and elder law attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of California Hasting College of the Law (J.D., 2008) and California State University at Monterey Bay (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melia J. Patterson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, collection defence, debt negotiation and 2 other areas of law
- Melia received a B.A. degree from California State University at Monterey Bay in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Melia practices in Santa Cruz, CA
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Melia J. Patterson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Melia J. Patterson is one of 2,543 debt settlement attorneys indexed nationally. Browse debt settlement attorneys in California →
Melia J. Patterson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Melia J. Patterson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →
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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 Santa Cruz 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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