Lawyer Steven M. Melley, graduated from Colgate University, B.A., with honors in Russian Studies, 1972 Tulane University, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Melley Platania, PLLC at 24 Closs Drive Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

While being a member of Dutchess County, New York State (Former Member, Committee on Specialization) and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice (Sustaining Member) New York State Trial Lawyers Association College of Master Advocates and Barristers Christian Trial Lawyers Association., Steven M. Melley is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Steven M. Melley as your lawyer, you should consider whether Steven M. Melley offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Steven M. Melley has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Steven M. Melley's office is located at Rhinebeck, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Steven M. Melley has been admitted in 1976, New York; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York;. His or her practice areas include Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Scaffold Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Negligence.

Steven M. Melley's college and law school education includes Colgate University, B.A., with honors in Russian Studies, 1972, Tulane University, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes 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—.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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