Atty. Melville D Lide

Atty. Melville D Lide

Melville D Lide is a lawyer practicing negligence, personal injury, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. Melville received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Vineland Vineland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Melville D Lide at a glance

Melville D Lide is an Associate based in Vineland, New Jersey, practicing at Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Vineland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melville D Lide is a lawyer practicing negligence, personal injury, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Melville received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Melville practices at Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, LLC in Vineland, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Melville D Lide's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melville D Lide

Where is Melville D Lide's law office located?
Melville D Lide's law practice is located in Vineland, New Jersey. The firm is Law Offices of Michael Gaffney, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melville D Lide handle?
Melville D Lide focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Melville D Lide practiced law?
Melville D Lide has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Melville D Lide go to law school?
Melville D Lide earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Melville D Lide for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Lehigh University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980

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