Atty. Melissa Jane Armstrong

Atty. Melissa Jane Armstrong

Melissa Jane Armstrong is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental / natural resources, appellate and supreme court practice and 3 other areas of law. Melissa received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Washington Washington 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Melissa Jane Armstrong at a glance

Melissa Jane Armstrong is a real estate, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Tenth Circuits (2005) and New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas (2011). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Princeton University (A.B. Philosophy, 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Jane Armstrong is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental / natural resources, appellate and supreme court practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Melissa practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Jane Armstrong's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Melissa Jane Armstrong is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Melissa Jane Armstrong is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Melissa Jane Armstrong is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Jane Armstrong

Where is Melissa Jane Armstrong's law office located?
Melissa Jane Armstrong's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Jane Armstrong handle?
Melissa Jane Armstrong focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Melissa Jane Armstrong practiced law?
Melissa Jane Armstrong has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Melissa Jane Armstrong go to law school?
Melissa Jane Armstrong earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (A.B. Philosophy, 2002).
How can I contact Melissa Jane Armstrong for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2005
A.B. Philosophy
Princeton University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 2005
New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2011

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