Atty. Melissa M. Barcena

Atty. Melissa M. Barcena

Melissa M. Barcena is a lawyer practicing construction, complex tort and casualty, product liability and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Melissa M. Barcena at a glance

Melissa M. Barcena is a personal injury, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Pepperdine University, Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution (Master, 2013). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa M. Barcena is a lawyer practicing construction, complex tort and casualty, product liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a Master of Dispute Resolution degree from Pepperdine University, Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution in 2013, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Melissa practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa M. Barcena's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa M. Barcena 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.

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Product Liability

Melissa M. Barcena is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa M. Barcena

Where is Melissa M. Barcena's law office located?
Melissa M. Barcena's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa M. Barcena handle?
Melissa M. Barcena focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa M. Barcena practiced law?
Melissa M. Barcena has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Melissa M. Barcena go to law school?
Melissa M. Barcena earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (Master, 2013).
How can I contact Melissa M. Barcena for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2013
Master
Pepperdine University, Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution
- 2013

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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