Atty. Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry

Atty. Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry

Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry is a lawyer practicing life sciences. Melissa received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry at a glance

Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at King And Spalding Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2009) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 2005). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry is a lawyer practicing life sciences
  • Melissa received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Melissa practices at King & Spalding LLP in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Where is Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry's law office located?
Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is King And Spalding Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry practiced law?
Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry go to law school?
Melissa Mcwilliams Cherry earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2009
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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