Atty. Melissa J. Smallacombe
Melissa J. Smallacombe practices at Burke, Scolamiero & Hurd, LLP Read Full Bio
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Melissa J. Smallacombe is a Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Burke, Scolamiero & Hurd, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1985). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at New Paltz (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Albany County and American Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyer's Association New York Woman's Bar Association New York Civil Liberties Union The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Melissa J. Smallacombe practices at Burke, Scolamiero & Hurd, LLP Read Full Bio
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Melissa J. Smallacombe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Melissa J. Smallacombe is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melissa J. Smallacombe is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Melissa J. Smallacombe is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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