Atty. Melissa Goodman

Atty. Melissa Goodman

Melissa Goodman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, ethics / professional responsibility and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Luther College in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Goodman at a glance

Melissa Goodman is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Ciresi Conlin LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota US District Court, District of Minnesota (2003), New York (2004), and California (2013). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Luther College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Goodman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, ethics / professional responsibility and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Luther College in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Melissa practices at Ciresi Conlin LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Goodman's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Melissa Goodman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Melissa Goodman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

Melissa Goodman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Goodman

Where is Melissa Goodman's law office located?
Melissa Goodman's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Ciresi Conlin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Goodman handle?
Melissa Goodman focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Melissa Goodman practiced law?
Melissa Goodman has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Melissa Goodman go to law school?
Melissa Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Melissa Goodman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Luther College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Minnesota US District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2004
California
Admitted: 2013

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