Atty. Melissa Ann Dunkley

Atty. Melissa Ann Dunkley

Melissa Ann Dunkley is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, civil litigation, employment and 4 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 22 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Ann Dunkley at a glance

Melissa Ann Dunkley is a employment, litigation, civil rights, and government attorney based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2004) and Washington (2018). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Ann Dunkley is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, civil litigation, employment and 4 other areas of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 22 years
  • Melissa practices in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Dunkley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Ann Dunkley 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.

Melissa Ann Dunkley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

Melissa Ann Dunkley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Melissa Ann Dunkley is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Melissa Ann Dunkley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ann Dunkley

Where is Melissa Ann Dunkley's law office located?
Melissa Ann Dunkley's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Dunkley handle?
Melissa Ann Dunkley focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Melissa Ann Dunkley practiced law?
Melissa Ann Dunkley has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
How can I contact Melissa Ann Dunkley for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2004
Washington
Admitted: 2018

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