Atty. Melissa Ann Saunders

Atty. Melissa Ann Saunders

Melissa Ann Saunders is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship, tax and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Rochester Rochester 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Ann Saunders at a glance

Melissa Ann Saunders is an Associate based in Rochester, Minnesota, practicing at Dunlap & Seeger, P.A.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2004). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Carleton College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Rochester, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Ann Saunders is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Melissa practices at Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. in Rochester, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Saunders's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Melissa Ann Saunders is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Melissa Ann Saunders is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Melissa Ann Saunders is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Power of Attorney

Melissa Ann Saunders is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Minnesota →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Melissa Ann Saunders is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ann Saunders

Where is Melissa Ann Saunders's law office located?
Melissa Ann Saunders's law practice is located in Rochester, Minnesota. The firm is Dunlap & Seeger, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Saunders handle?
Melissa Ann Saunders focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Melissa Ann Saunders practiced law?
Melissa Ann Saunders has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Melissa Ann Saunders go to law school?
Melissa Ann Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Melissa Ann Saunders for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Carleton College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2004

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