Atty. Melissa L Duque

Atty. Melissa L Duque

Melissa L Duque is a lawyer practicing catastrophic and personal injury, commercial litigation, general civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, and has been licensed for 7 years.

Tampa Tampa 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa L Duque at a glance

Melissa L Duque is an Associate based in Tampa, Florida. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2019), New York (2019), and Florida (2021). Educated at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, White Plains, NY J.D. (—) and Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC B.S. Criminal Justice (—). Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa L Duque is a lawyer practicing catastrophic and personal injury, commercial litigation, general civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, and has been licensed for 7 years
  • Melissa practices in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa L Duque's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Melissa L Duque is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa L Duque is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Melissa L Duque is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Melissa L Duque is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

Melissa L Duque is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa L Duque

Where is Melissa L Duque's law office located?
Melissa L Duque's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa L Duque handle?
Melissa L Duque focuses on personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Melissa L Duque practiced law?
Melissa L Duque has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Melissa L Duque go to law school?
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Education

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, White Plains, NY J.D.
- In Progress
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC B.S. Criminal Justice
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2019
New York
Admitted: 2019
Florida
Admitted: 2021

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