Atty. Melissa G. Bernstein

Atty. Melissa G. Bernstein

Melissa G. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, business and financial services and 14 other areas of law.

Potomac Potomac 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa G. Bernstein at a glance

Melissa G. Bernstein is a residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re attorney based in Potomac, Maryland. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland (J.D., 2000) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa G. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, business and financial services and 14 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Melissa practices in Potomac, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa G. Bernstein's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

Melissa G. Bernstein is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Melissa G. Bernstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa G. Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Melissa G. Bernstein is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →

Commercial Real Estate

Melissa G. Bernstein is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maryland →

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 Potomac 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa G. Bernstein

Where is Melissa G. Bernstein's law office located?
Melissa G. Bernstein's law practice is located in Potomac, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa G. Bernstein handle?
Melissa G. Bernstein focuses on residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Melissa G. Bernstein practiced law?
Melissa G. Bernstein has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Melissa G. Bernstein go to law school?
Melissa G. Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Melissa G. Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
- 2000
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2000

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