Atty. Melina Bales

Atty. Melina Bales

Melina Bales is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business, litigation: commercial and 1 other area of law. Melina has been licensed for 9 years.

Dallas Dallas 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Melina Bales at a glance

Melina Bales is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Jones Day. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2017). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melina Bales is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business, litigation: commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Melina has been licensed for 9 years
  • Melina practices at Jones Day in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Melina Bales's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Melina Bales is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melina Bales

Where is Melina Bales's law office located?
Melina Bales's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melina Bales handle?
Melina Bales focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Melina Bales practiced law?
Melina Bales has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
How can I contact Melina Bales for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2017

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