Lawyer Melinda T. Derish, M.D., graduated from University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1979; University of California, San Diego, M.D., 1984 Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2003, is now employed by Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger at 650 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108.

While being a member of Bar Association of San Francisco; The State Bar of California., Melinda T. Derish, M.D. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Melinda T. Derish, M.D. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Melinda T. Derish, M.D. 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 Melinda T. Derish, M.D. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Melinda T. Derish, M.D.'s office is located at San Francisco, CA, 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.

Melinda T. Derish, M.D. has been admitted in 2003, California. His or her practice areas include Medical Malpractice; Product Liability.

Melinda T. Derish, M.D.'s college and law school education includes University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1979; University of California, San Diego, M.D., 1984, Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, J.D., 2003. Other biographical background includes Physician and Surgeon License, California, 1985. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1990-1999. Associate Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, California. Author: "Mature Minors Should Have the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment," Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 28, no. 2 (2000): pp.109-124.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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