Atty. Melissa Renae Grim

Atty. Melissa Renae Grim

Melissa Renae Grim is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital and 4 other areas of law. Melissa received a M.B.A. degree from Drake University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Renae Grim at a glance

Melissa Renae Grim is a employment, business, tax, workers comp, and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and Drake University (M.B.A. Iowa, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Renae Grim is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital and 4 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a M.B.A. degree from Drake University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Melissa practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Renae Grim's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa Renae Grim is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Melissa Renae Grim is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Melissa Renae Grim is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melissa Renae Grim is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Melissa Renae Grim is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Renae Grim

Where is Melissa Renae Grim's law office located?
Melissa Renae Grim's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Renae Grim handle?
Melissa Renae Grim focuses on employment, business, tax, workers comp, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Renae Grim practiced law?
Melissa Renae Grim has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Melissa Renae Grim go to law school?
Melissa Renae Grim earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.B.A. Iowa, 2001).
How can I contact Melissa Renae Grim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2006
M.B.A. Iowa
Drake University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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