Atty. Melissa A Powell

Atty. Melissa A Powell

Melissa A Powell is a lawyer practicing public corporation law, labor & employment law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 29 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (616) 710-4533 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa A Powell at a glance

Melissa A Powell is a criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Melissa A Powell is a lawyer practicing public corporation law, labor & employment law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A Powell's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa A Powell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

Melissa A Powell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa A Powell

Where is Melissa A Powell's law office located?
Melissa A Powell's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A Powell handle?
Melissa A Powell focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Melissa A Powell practiced law?
Melissa A Powell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
How can I contact Melissa A Powell for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1997

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