Atty. Melissa B Difatta

Atty. Melissa B Difatta

Melissa B Difatta is a lawyer. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Pascagoula Pascagoula 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Melissa B Difatta at a glance

Melissa B Difatta is a MS Childrens Home Servs. based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Mississippi Massachusetts (1997). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1996) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Pascagoula, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa B Difatta is a lawyer
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa practices in Pascagoula, MS

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Melissa B Difatta's law practice is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Melissa B Difatta practiced law?
Melissa B Difatta has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Melissa B Difatta earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1996
B.A.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Mississippi Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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