Atty. Melissa P. Barnard
Melissa P. Barnard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, commercial law and 1 other area of law.
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Melissa P. Barnard is a probate, employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Reno, Nevada. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Nevada, Reno (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washoe County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa P. Barnard is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, commercial law and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada, Reno in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Melissa practices in Reno, NV
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Melissa P. Barnard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nevada →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Melissa P. Barnard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nevada →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Melissa P. Barnard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melissa P. Barnard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nevada →
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Why local counsel matters in Nevada
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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