Atty. Philip B Melnick

Atty. Philip B Melnick

Philip B Melnick is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Philip received a degree from Cardozo, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Philip B Melnick at a glance

Philip B Melnick is a civil rights attorney based in Staten Island, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at Cardozo (—). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip B Melnick is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Philip received a degree from Cardozo, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Philip practices in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Philip B Melnick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip B Melnick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Philip B Melnick's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Philip B Melnick focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Philip B Melnick practiced law?
Philip B Melnick has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Practice Areas

Education

Cardozo
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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