Atty. Melissa A. Biederman

Atty. Melissa A. Biederman

Melissa A. Biederman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, professional licensing.

Des Moines Des Moines 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa A. Biederman at a glance

Melissa A. Biederman is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), Northern District Court of Illinois (1997), Iowa (1998), and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of California at San Diego (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa A. Biederman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, professional licensing
  • Melissa A. received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa A. practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A. Biederman's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa A. Biederman

Where is Melissa A. Biederman's law office located?
Melissa A. Biederman's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A. Biederman handle?
Melissa A. Biederman focuses on ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Melissa A. Biederman practiced law?
Melissa A. Biederman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Melissa A. Biederman go to law school?
Melissa A. Biederman earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Melissa A. Biederman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at San Diego
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
Northern District Court of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
Iowa
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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