Atty. Melissa Vanessah Pace

Atty. Melissa Vanessah Pace

Ms. Melissa Vanessah Pace is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, international and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Melissa Vanessah Pace at a glance

Melissa Vanessah Pace is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Distri (2001). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2001) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Computer, 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melissa Vanessah Pace is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, international and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Melissa practices at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Vanessah Pace's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Vanessah Pace

Where is Melissa Vanessah Pace's law office located?
Melissa Vanessah Pace's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Vanessah Pace handle?
Melissa Vanessah Pace focuses on business, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Vanessah Pace practiced law?
Melissa Vanessah Pace has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Melissa Vanessah Pace go to law school?
Melissa Vanessah Pace earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Computer, 1997).
How can I contact Melissa Vanessah Pace for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2001
B.S. Computer
Texas A & M University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Distri
Admitted: 2001

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