Atty. Melissa C. Mayhew

Atty. Melissa C. Mayhew

Melissa C. Mayhew is a lawyer practicing tax, executive compensation, trusts and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (341) 699-1241 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa C. Mayhew at a glance

Melissa C. Mayhew is a trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, and employment contracts attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1997) and California (2002). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1996) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa C. Mayhew is a lawyer practicing tax, executive compensation, trusts and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa C. Mayhew's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa C. Mayhew is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Melissa C. Mayhew is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa C. Mayhew

Where is Melissa C. Mayhew's law office located?
Melissa C. Mayhew's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa C. Mayhew handle?
Melissa C. Mayhew focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa C. Mayhew practiced law?
Melissa C. Mayhew has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Melissa C. Mayhew go to law school?
Melissa C. Mayhew earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Melissa C. Mayhew for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
- 1996
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2002

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