Atty. Melissa Lynne Paddock

Atty. Melissa Lynne Paddock

Melissa Lynne Paddock is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, venture capital, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Waltham Waltham 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Melissa Lynne Paddock at a glance

Melissa Lynne Paddock is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Waltham, Massachusetts. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, So (2000). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S. Chemical, 1992). Serands clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Lynne Paddock is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, venture capital, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Melissa practices in Waltham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Lynne Paddock's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa Lynne Paddock is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Melissa Lynne Paddock is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Lynne Paddock

Where is Melissa Lynne Paddock's law office located?
Melissa Lynne Paddock's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Lynne Paddock handle?
Melissa Lynne Paddock focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Melissa Lynne Paddock practiced law?
Melissa Lynne Paddock has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Melissa Lynne Paddock go to law school?
Melissa Lynne Paddock earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Chemical, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Chemical
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, So
Admitted: 2000

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