Atty. Peter Mason Mellette

Atty. Peter Mason Mellette

Peter Mellette has successfully represented and advised health care providers on a range of health law regulatory and corporate practice areas for 30 years. He has represented clients on over 150 successful Certificate of Public Need applications, dozens of licensing and facility care issues, multiple transactions and contractual issues, and claims involving millions of dollars in provider payments.

Williamsburg Williamsburg 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Mason Mellette at a glance

Peter Mason Mellette is a Principal based in Williamsburg, Virginia, practicing at Goodman Allen Donnelly. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on elder law, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1985) and Dartmouth College (AB Dartmouth, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Mellette has successfully represented and advised health care providers on a range of health law regulatory and corporate practice areas for 30 years
  • He has represented clients on over 150 successful Certificate of Public Need applications, dozens of licensing and facility care issues, multiple transactions and contractual issues, and claims involving millions of dollars in provider payments
  • In 2017, Mr. Mellette was chosen by his peers to be honored as one of Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, an award that recognizes Virginia’s top lawyers in their respective fields.Mr
  • Mellette is an active member of the community and has a leadership role in a number of local and professional organizations
  • For example, he has served as Chair of the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection fund and as board president of Literacy for Life, Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, and the Richmond Torch Club
  • He currently serves on the Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation Board
  • His mother, a physician, was a pioneer in medical oncology treatment and an important influence on Mr. Mellette’s career interest in health care law
  • Mr. Mellette has two grown children and lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Kerry

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Mason Mellette's Areas of Practice

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Peter Mason Mellette is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter Mason Mellette is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

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

Peter Mason Mellette is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Mason Mellette

Where is Peter Mason Mellette's law office located?
Peter Mason Mellette's law practice is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The firm is Goodman Allen Donnelly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Mason Mellette handle?
Peter Mason Mellette focuses on elder law, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Peter Mason Mellette practiced law?
Peter Mason Mellette has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Peter Mason Mellette go to law school?
Peter Mason Mellette earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (AB Dartmouth, 1980).
How can I contact Peter Mason Mellette for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Mason Mellette directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter Mason Mellette received?
Peter Mason Mellette's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1985
AB Dartmouth
Dartmouth College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1987

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