Atty. Timothy J. Melton

Atty. Timothy J. Melton

Timothy J. Melton is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, energy and 2 other areas of law.

Detroit Detroit 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy J. Melton at a glance

Timothy J. Melton is a Partner-in-Charge Detroit based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Jones Day. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and energy. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and Illinois (1989). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1987) and Gordon College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy J. Melton is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, energy and 2 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Gordon College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Timothy practices at Jones Day in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy J. Melton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy J. Melton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Timothy J. Melton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy J. Melton

Where is Timothy J. Melton's law office located?
Timothy J. Melton's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy J. Melton handle?
Timothy J. Melton focuses on business, m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Timothy J. Melton practiced law?
Timothy J. Melton has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Timothy J. Melton go to law school?
Timothy J. Melton earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Timothy J. Melton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1987
B.A.
Gordon College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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