Atty. Melissa Gainor
Ms. Melissa Gainor is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation.
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Melissa Gainor is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2004) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Boston College (B.A. Political, 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Melissa Gainor is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Melissa practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC
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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 andnue, 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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