Atty. Melissa Cates

Atty. Melissa Cates

Melissa Cates is a lawyer. Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and .

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About Melissa Cates at a glance

Melissa Cates is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Melissa Cates. Educated at Vanderbilt University J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.S. (—). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Cates is a lawyer
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and
  • Melissa practices at Melissa Cates in St. Louis, MO

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Education

Vanderbilt University J.D.
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University of Illinois B.S.
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