Atty. Melissa E. Maxwell

Atty. Melissa E. Maxwell

Melissa E. Maxwell is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, energy.

Washington Washington 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (202) 738-1866

Profile Summary

About Melissa E. Maxwell at a glance

Melissa E. Maxwell is a litigation, appellate, and energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D. M.P.Aff., 1997) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa E. Maxwell is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, energy
  • Melissa E. received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa E. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa E. Maxwell's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Melissa E. Maxwell is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa E. Maxwell

Where is Melissa E. Maxwell's law office located?
Melissa E. Maxwell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa E. Maxwell handle?
Melissa E. Maxwell focuses on litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Melissa E. Maxwell practiced law?
Melissa E. Maxwell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Melissa E. Maxwell go to law school?
Melissa E. Maxwell earned their education at (J.D. M.P.Aff., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Melissa E. Maxwell for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. M.P.Aff.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1997
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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