Atty. Melissa Ann Mares

Atty. Melissa Ann Mares

Melissa Ann Mares is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business & finance, mergers & acquisitions. Melissa received a B.S. degree from Davidson College in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (878) 978-2353 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa Ann Mares at a glance

Melissa Ann Mares is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Delaware (2005) and Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Davidson College (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Ann Mares is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business & finance, mergers & acquisitions
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Davidson College in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Melissa practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Mares's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Melissa Ann Mares is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Melissa Ann Mares is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Melissa Ann Mares is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Pittsburgh or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ann Mares

Where is Melissa Ann Mares's law office located?
Melissa Ann Mares's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Mares handle?
Melissa Ann Mares focuses on formation, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Melissa Ann Mares practiced law?
Melissa Ann Mares has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Melissa Ann Mares go to law school?
Melissa Ann Mares earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Melissa Ann Mares for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa Ann Mares directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2005
B.S.
Davidson College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 2005
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.