Atty. Melissa A. Lorber
Melissa Lorber is a board-certified appellate lawyer who represents businesses in litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. She regularly represents clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Melissa A. Lorber is a appellate attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Lorber is a board-certified appellate lawyer who represents businesses in litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts
- She regularly represents clients before the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Courts of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- As a former newspaper journalist, Melissa employs her writing, research, and investigation skills in advocating for her business clients' interests
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Austin 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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