Atty. Roger Duane Mellem

Atty. Roger Duane Mellem

Roger Duane Mellem is a lawyer practicing development & finance, civil litigation, construction and 9 other areas of law. Roger received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Seattle Seattle 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Roger Duane Mellem at a glance

Roger Duane Mellem is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1983) and Washington U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Western District of Washingt (1985). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1982) and The Evergreen State College (B.A. University, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roger Duane Mellem is a lawyer practicing development & finance, civil litigation, construction and 9 other areas of law
  • Roger received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Roger practices at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Roger Duane Mellem's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger Duane Mellem 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Roger Duane Mellem is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roger Duane Mellem

Where is Roger Duane Mellem's law office located?
Roger Duane Mellem's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger Duane Mellem handle?
Roger Duane Mellem focuses on employment, real estate, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Roger Duane Mellem practiced law?
Roger Duane Mellem has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Roger Duane Mellem go to law school?
Roger Duane Mellem earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. University, 1973).
How can I contact Roger Duane Mellem for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Roger Duane Mellem received?
Roger Duane Mellem's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1982
B.A. University
The Evergreen State College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1983
Washington U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Western District of Washingt
Admitted: 1985

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