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About Melissa A. Bailey at a glance
Melissa A. Bailey is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1995) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. University, 1995) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1990). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Kansas Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Melissa A. Bailey is a lawyer practicing occupational safety and health, labor and employment, government relations and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Melissa practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Washington, DC
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Melissa A. Bailey's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa A. Bailey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Melissa A. Bailey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Melissa A. Bailey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melissa A. Bailey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Melissa A. Bailey is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Melissa A. Bailey is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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