Atty. Melissa Coyle Shaw

Atty. Melissa Coyle Shaw

Melissa Coyle Shaw is a lawyer practicing litigation, public finance. Melissa has been licensed for 22 years.

Aptos Aptos 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Melissa Coyle Shaw at a glance

Melissa Coyle Shaw is an Associate based in Aptos, California. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on litigation and government. Admitted to practice in California (2004) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2004). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2004). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Aptos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Coyle Shaw is a lawyer practicing litigation, public finance
  • Melissa has been licensed for 22 years
  • Melissa practices in Aptos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Coyle Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Aptos 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

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Where is Melissa Coyle Shaw's law office located?
Melissa Coyle Shaw's law practice is located in Aptos, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Coyle Shaw handle?
Melissa Coyle Shaw focuses on litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa Coyle Shaw practiced law?
Melissa Coyle Shaw has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Melissa Coyle Shaw go to law school?
Melissa Coyle Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2004

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2004

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