Atty. Melissa A Manuel

Atty. Melissa A Manuel

Melissa A Manuel is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Melissa A Manuel at a glance

Melissa A Manuel is a environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa A Manuel is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Melissa practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A Manuel's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Where is Melissa A Manuel's law office located?
Melissa A Manuel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A Manuel handle?
Melissa A Manuel focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa A Manuel practiced law?
Melissa A Manuel has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Melissa A Manuel go to law school?
Melissa A Manuel earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent
- 1994
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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