Atty. Melissa K. Waugh

Atty. Melissa K. Waugh

Melissa K. Waugh is a lawyer practicing special education, adoption, child custody and 2 other areas of law.

Lynchburg Lynchburg 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Melissa K. Waugh at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa K. Waugh's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Melissa K. Waugh is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

Melissa K. Waugh is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Adoption

Melissa K. Waugh is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa K. Waugh

Where is Melissa K. Waugh's law office located?
Melissa K. Waugh's law practice is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The firm is Law Office of Melissa K. Waugh, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa K. Waugh handle?
Melissa K. Waugh focuses on divorce, child custody, poa, adoption, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Melissa K. Waugh practiced law?
Melissa K. Waugh has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Melissa K. Waugh go to law school?
Melissa K. Waugh earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Psychology, 1994).
How can I contact Melissa K. Waugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2000
B.A. Psychology
University of North Texas
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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