Atty. Melissa Joy Gordon

Atty. Melissa Joy Gordon

Melissa Joy Gordon is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, psychiatric malpractice defense, general liability defense and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Wheaton Wheaton 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Joy Gordon at a glance

Melissa Joy Gordon is a Partner based in Wheaton, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Joy Gordon is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, psychiatric malpractice defense, general liability defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Melissa practices in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Joy Gordon's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Joy Gordon

Where is Melissa Joy Gordon's law office located?
Melissa Joy Gordon's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Joy Gordon handle?
Melissa Joy Gordon focuses on medical malpractice, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Joy Gordon practiced law?
Melissa Joy Gordon has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Melissa Joy Gordon go to law school?
Melissa Joy Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Melissa Joy Gordon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of Texas
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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