Atty. Wallace Bernard Melson

Atty. Wallace Bernard Melson

Wallace Bernard Melson is a lawyer. Wallace received a A.B. degree from Kalamazoo College, and has been licensed for 73 years.

Chicago Chicago 73 yrs experience 73 year
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Wallace Bernard Melson is a 1st Nat. Bk. of Chi. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1953). Educated at Northwestern University J.D. (—) and Kalamazoo College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wallace Bernard Melson is a lawyer
  • Wallace received a A.B. degree from Kalamazoo College, and has been licensed for 73 years
  • Wallace practices in Chicago, IL

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Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Education

Northwestern University J.D.
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Kalamazoo College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1953

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