Atty. Melissa McMorries

Atty. Melissa McMorries

Ms. Melissa McMorries is a lawyer practicing corporate and business, estate planning, finance and securities and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa McMorries at a glance

Melissa McMorries is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Taylor Duma Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1982) and Georgia (1990). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Duke University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melissa McMorries is a lawyer practicing corporate and business, estate planning, finance and securities and 3 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Melissa practices at Taylor Duma LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa McMorries's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Melissa McMorries is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa McMorries

Where is Melissa McMorries's law office located?
Melissa McMorries's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Taylor Duma Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa McMorries handle?
Melissa McMorries focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Melissa McMorries practiced law?
Melissa McMorries has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Melissa McMorries go to law school?
Melissa McMorries earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Melissa McMorries for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa McMorries 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.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Duke University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1982
Georgia
Admitted: 1990

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