Atty. Melissa Ann Dials

Atty. Melissa Ann Dials

Melissa Ann Dials is a lawyer practicing compliance and prevention, personnel policies, labor relations and 3 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Ann Dials at a glance

Melissa Ann Dials is an Of Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008). Educated at Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN (B.A., 1999) and Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio J.D. cum laude 2007 (—). Active member of Professional Activities Society of Ethics and Compliance Professionals. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Ann Dials is a lawyer practicing compliance and prevention, personnel policies, labor relations and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Melissa practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Dials's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ann Dials

Where is Melissa Ann Dials's law office located?
Melissa Ann Dials's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Dials handle?
Melissa Ann Dials focuses on employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Melissa Ann Dials practiced law?
Melissa Ann Dials has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Melissa Ann Dials go to law school?
Melissa Ann Dials earned their education at (B.A., 1999); (—).
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Education

B.A.
Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN
- 1999
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio J.D. cum laude 2007
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008

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