Lawyer Melissa G. Iyer, graduated from
Southwestern University, B.A., English, 2002; National Order of the Barristers; Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition, National Champion; American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Regional Finalist, Oralist Award, Briefing Award Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006; Computer Law Review, Executive Board, is now employed by Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. at
702 East Osborn Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85014.Melissa G. Iyer is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Melissa G. Iyer as your lawyer, you should consider whether Melissa G. Iyer 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 Melissa G. Iyer has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Melissa G. Iyer's office is located at Phoenix, AZ, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Melissa G. Iyer has been admitted in 2006, Arizona; United States District Court for the District of Arizona; United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His or her practice areas include Business & Corporate Law; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense / Personal Injury Litigation; Administrative Law; Appellate; Business Litigation; Indian Tribal Government Relations & Gaming Law; Insurance Bad Faith and Coverage Litigation; Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation.
Melissa G. Iyer's college and law school education includes Southwestern University, B.A., English, 2002; National Order of the Barristers; Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition, National Champion; American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Regional Finalist, Oralist Award, Briefing Award, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006; Computer Law Review, Executive Board. Other biographical background includes Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2006 Melissa Iyer has been practicing with Burch & Cracchiolo since 2006. In that time, Melissa has represented a number of governmental institutions and their elected officers including the Maricopa County Attorneys' Office, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State of Arizona in a number of high profile cases involving a range of issues including negligence, Section 1983 liability, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, and cases involving the United States and Arizona constitutions. Melissa has also spent considerable time representing businesses in a variety of commercial matters including securities litigation, business and partnership disputes, and real estate disputes. Honors & Awards Selected, 2012-2014 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising StarSelected, 2014 Arizona Business Magazine Top Lawyers list, Business & Corporate Law Representative Engagements Representation of the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in a high profile case involving education funding for English Language Learners. The case was heard by the United States Supreme Court and a decision was rendered in favor of the Superintendent. Representation of the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in high profile "ethnic studies" case involving Tucson Unified School District's Mexican American Studies program. Successfully defended an administrative appeal of the Supe. You should contact other
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