Atty. Melissa Jill Bernstein

Atty. Melissa Jill Bernstein

Melissa Jill Bernstein is a lawyer. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Melissa Jill Bernstein is a The Univ. of TX at Austin, Sch. of Law based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996) and New York (1998). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1995) and Wellesley College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Jill Bernstein is a lawyer
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Melissa practices in Philadelphia, PA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Melissa Jill Bernstein's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Melissa Jill Bernstein has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Melissa Jill Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Wellesley College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1998

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