Atty. Steven Michael Melley
Phi Alpha Delta; Kappa Delta Phi. Recipient, New York Super Lawyers, 2007.
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About Steven Michael Melley at a glance
Steven Michael Melley is a Managing Partner based in Rhinebeck, New York, practicing at Law Office of Steven M. Melley. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York (1980), and Hawaii (2013). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1975) and Colgate University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rhinebeck, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Kappa Delta Phi
- Recipient, New York Super Lawyers, 2007
- Associate Editor, Tulane Forum, 1974-1975
- Contributing Editor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, James Publishing Co., 1999
- Law Clerk, Criminal District Judge Matthew Braniff, Orleans Parish, N.O., LA., 1974
- Listed in: Who's Who in American Law
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 1995
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1999
- Sponsor of Steven M. Melley Law Studies Scholarships, 1992—
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Steven Michael Melley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Steven Michael Melley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
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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 Rhinebeck 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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