Atty. Melissa Selman Scott
Melissa Selman Scott is a lawyer practicing government contracts, construction litigation, litigation. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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Melissa Selman Scott is a Gen. Coun. based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2003) and Mississippi (2003). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D. Business, 2003) and University of Mississippi (B.A. Business, 2000). Active member of Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Selman Scott is a lawyer practicing government contracts, construction litigation, litigation
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Melissa practices in Jackson, MS
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Melissa Selman Scott is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Melissa Selman Scott is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Mississippi →
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Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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