Atty. Melissa A Pena

Atty. Melissa A Pena

Melissa A Pena is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and financial restructuring, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New York New York 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa A Pena at a glance

Melissa A Pena is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Norris McLaughlin, P.A.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey Northern District of New York Southern District of New York Third Circuit U.S. Court of A (2003), New Jersey (2003), New York District of New Jersey Eastern District of (2004), and New York (2004). Educated at The American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2003) and George Washington University (B.A. Political, 2000). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa A Pena is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and financial restructuring, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Melissa practices at Norris McLaughlin, P.A. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A Pena's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa A Pena 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.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Foreclosure Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa A Pena

Where is Melissa A Pena's law office located?
Melissa A Pena's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Norris McLaughlin, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A Pena handle?
Melissa A Pena focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa A Pena practiced law?
Melissa A Pena has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Melissa A Pena go to law school?
Melissa A Pena earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact Melissa A Pena for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The American University Washington College of Law
- 2003
B.A. Political
George Washington University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New Jersey Northern District of New York Southern District of New York Third Circuit U.S. Court of A
Admitted: 2003
New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York District of New Jersey Eastern District of
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2004

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