Atty. Melissa Williamson Nelson
Ms. Melissa Williamson Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar defense, criminal law and 1 other area of law.
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Melissa Williamson Nelson is a Counsel based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1997) and University of Florida (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Melissa Williamson Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar defense, criminal law and 1 other area of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Melissa practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Jacksonville, FL
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Melissa Williamson Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Melissa Williamson Nelson is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melissa Williamson Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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