Atty. Melissa K. Waugh
Melissa K. Waugh is a lawyer practicing special education, adoption, child custody and 2 other areas of law.
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Melissa K. Waugh is a Member based in Lynchburg, Virginia, practicing at Law Office of Melissa K. Waugh, PC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, poa, adoption, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000), District of Columbia (2001), and Virginia (2010). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2000) and University of North Texas (B.A. Psychology, 1994). Serands clients in Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa K. Waugh is a lawyer practicing special education, adoption, child custody and 2 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of North Texas in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Melissa practices at Law Office of Melissa K. Waugh, PC in Lynchburg, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa K. Waugh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Melissa K. Waugh is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Melissa K. Waugh is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Melissa K. Waugh is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →
Melissa K. Waugh is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Virginia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Melissa K. Waugh is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lynchburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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