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About Melissa J. Lopes at a glance
Melissa J. Lopes is an attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 2000) and Boston College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa J. Lopes is a lawyer
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Melissa practices in Cambridge, MA
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cambridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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