Atty. Thomas A. Mela

Atty. Thomas A. Mela

Thomas A. Mela is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, education law, disability law.

Lynn Lynn 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Thomas A. Mela at a glance

Thomas A. Mela is a ssd, civil rights, and education attorney based in Lynn, Massachusetts. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1968). Educated at Harvard University LL.B. (—) and Tufts University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Lynn, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas A. Mela is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, education law, disability law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Tufts University, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Thomas practices in Lynn, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. Mela's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Mela handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Thomas A. Mela is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Rights

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

Thomas A. Mela is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Thomas A. Mela is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is Thomas A. Mela's law office located?
Thomas A. Mela's law practice is located in Lynn, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. Mela handle?
Thomas A. Mela focuses on ssd, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Thomas A. Mela practiced law?
Thomas A. Mela has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
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Education

Harvard University LL.B.
- In Progress
Tufts University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1968

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