Atty. Tara Jane Melish

Atty. Tara Jane Melish

Tara Jane Melish is a lawyer practicing government, civil rights, international law and 1 other area of law. Tara received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Tara Jane Melish at a glance

Tara Jane Melish is a tax, civil rights, government, and international attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003) and New York (2006). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2000) and Brown University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tara Jane Melish is a lawyer practicing government, civil rights, international law and 1 other area of law
  • Tara received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Tara practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Tara Jane Melish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara Jane Melish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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International Law

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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 Buffalo 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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Where is Tara Jane Melish's law office located?
Tara Jane Melish's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara Jane Melish handle?
Tara Jane Melish focuses on tax, civil rights, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Tara Jane Melish practiced law?
Tara Jane Melish has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Tara Jane Melish go to law school?
Tara Jane Melish earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Brown University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2006

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