Atty. Melissa Swindel

Atty. Melissa Swindel

Melissa Swindel is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, insurance & regulatory advisory. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Swindel at a glance

Melissa Swindel is a litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and Massachusetts (2012). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University (J.D., 2008) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. History, 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Swindel is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, insurance & regulatory advisory
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Melissa practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Swindel's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Swindel

Where is Melissa Swindel's law office located?
Melissa Swindel's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Swindel handle?
Melissa Swindel focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Swindel practiced law?
Melissa Swindel has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Melissa Swindel go to law school?
Melissa Swindel earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. History, 2005).
How can I contact Melissa Swindel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University
- 2008
B.A. History
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012

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