Atty. Melissa Derr Schmidt
Melissa Derr Schmidt is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & trade law, securities & investment fraud and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Melissa Derr Schmidt is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Northwestern University (B.A. Departmental, 2006). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Derr Schmidt is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & trade law, securities & investment fraud and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Melissa practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Palo Alto 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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