Atty. Melissa Zigler Baris

Atty. Melissa Zigler Baris

Melissa Zigler Baris is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, appellate and 6 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Tulane University, and has been licensed for 27 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Zigler Baris at a glance

Melissa Zigler Baris is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999), Missouri Court of Appeals (1999), Illinois (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2005). Educated at Washington University School of Law J.D. 1999 Order of the Coif Washington University School of Law J.D. Valedictorian (—) and Tulane University B.A. Political Economy Tulane University B.A. with honors (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis •The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Zigler Baris is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, appellate and 6 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Tulane University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Melissa practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Zigler Baris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Zigler Baris 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Zigler Baris

Where is Melissa Zigler Baris's law office located?
Melissa Zigler Baris's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Zigler Baris handle?
Melissa Zigler Baris focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Melissa Zigler Baris practiced law?
Melissa Zigler Baris has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Melissa Zigler Baris go to law school?
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Education

Washington University School of Law J.D. 1999 Order of the Coif Washington University School of Law J.D. Valedictorian
- In Progress
Tulane University B.A. Political Economy Tulane University B.A. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999
Missouri Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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