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About Melissa D. Buford at a glance
Melissa D. Buford is an attorney based in Bowie, Maryland. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and Georgia (Inactive) (1998). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (LL.M., 1995) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Bowie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa D. Buford is a lawyer
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Melissa practices in Bowie, MD
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bowie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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