Atty. Melissa Beth Kurtzman

Atty. Melissa Beth Kurtzman

Ms. Melissa Beth Kurtzman is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, business restructuring and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Beth Kurtzman at a glance

Melissa Beth Kurtzman is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), District of Columbia (1986), Pennsylvania (1990), and New Jersey U.S. Tax Court (1991). Educated at The George Washington University Law Center (LL.M. University, 1988) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Melissa Beth Kurtzman is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, business restructuring and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Melissa practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Beth Kurtzman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Beth Kurtzman 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Philadelphia 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Beth Kurtzman

Where is Melissa Beth Kurtzman's law office located?
Melissa Beth Kurtzman's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Beth Kurtzman handle?
Melissa Beth Kurtzman focuses on employment, business, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Melissa Beth Kurtzman practiced law?
Melissa Beth Kurtzman has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Melissa Beth Kurtzman go to law school?
Melissa Beth Kurtzman earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Melissa Beth Kurtzman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
The George Washington University Law Center
- 1988
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991

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