Atty. Melissa Anne Thorme
Melissa Anne Thorme is a lawyer practicing environmental, water quality, environmental litigation and 4 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Melissa Anne Thorme is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Downey Brand Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana (LL.M. University, 1992) and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California (B.S. University, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Anne Thorme is a lawyer practicing environmental, water quality, environmental litigation and 4 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Melissa practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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