Atty. Melissa Lynn Uzzell

Atty. Melissa Lynn Uzzell

Melissa Lynn Uzzell is a lawyer practicing long-term care planning with medicaid and va pension benefits, elder law, health care decisions and 6 other areas of law. Melissa Lynn received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Rock Island Rock Island 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Melissa Lynn Uzzell at a glance

Melissa Lynn Uzzell is an Of Counsel based in Rock Island, Illinois, practicing at Snyder, Park, Nelson & Schweibert, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on ssd, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and Iowa (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern Dist (1994). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Illinois State University (B.S. Anthropology, 1990). Serands clients in Rock Island, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Lynn Uzzell is a lawyer practicing long-term care planning with medicaid and va pension benefits, elder law, health care decisions and 6 other areas of law
  • Melissa Lynn received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Melissa Lynn practices at Snyder, Park, Nelson & Schweibert, P.C. in Rock Island, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Lynn Uzzell's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Rock Island 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 Lynn Uzzell

Where is Melissa Lynn Uzzell's law office located?
Melissa Lynn Uzzell's law practice is located in Rock Island, Illinois. The firm is Snyder, Park, Nelson & Schweibert, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Lynn Uzzell handle?
Melissa Lynn Uzzell focuses on ssd, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Lynn Uzzell practiced law?
Melissa Lynn Uzzell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Melissa Lynn Uzzell go to law school?
Melissa Lynn Uzzell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Anthropology, 1990).
How can I contact Melissa Lynn Uzzell for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa Lynn Uzzell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Anthropology
Illinois State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Iowa (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern Dist
Admitted: 1994

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