Atty. Melissa H Keyes

Atty. Melissa H Keyes

Melissa H Keyes is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Oakland Oakland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa H Keyes at a glance

Melissa H Keyes is a estate planning, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2008) and Stanford University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa H Keyes is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Melissa practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa H Keyes's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

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

Melissa H Keyes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Melissa H Keyes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Melissa H Keyes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa H Keyes

Where is Melissa H Keyes's law office located?
Melissa H Keyes's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa H Keyes handle?
Melissa H Keyes focuses on estate planning, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa H Keyes practiced law?
Melissa H Keyes has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Melissa H Keyes go to law school?
Melissa H Keyes earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Melissa H Keyes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 2008
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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