Atty. Melissa Dara Kessler

Atty. Melissa Dara Kessler

Melissa Dara Kessler is a lawyer practicing construction & development, personal injury. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New Brunswick New Brunswick 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Dara Kessler at a glance

Melissa Dara Kessler is a personal injury attorney based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004) and New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2008). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2004) and University of Delaware (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in New Brunswick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Dara Kessler is a lawyer practicing construction & development, personal injury
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Melissa practices in New Brunswick, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Dara Kessler's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Melissa Dara Kessler's law office located?
Melissa Dara Kessler's law practice is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Dara Kessler handle?
Melissa Dara Kessler focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Melissa Dara Kessler practiced law?
Melissa Dara Kessler has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Melissa Dara Kessler go to law school?
Melissa Dara Kessler earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2004
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2004
New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2008

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