Melissa Wischerath is an experienced trial attorney having obtained multiple federal and state jury trial verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients. She maintains an active practice and litigates civil matters in state and federal courts across New York and Oregon. Melissa offers free confidential consultations.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2013 | 02/10/2021 |
NY | Currently registered | 2012 | 02/28/2021 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Ones to Watch | Best Lawyers in America | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
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Distinguished Lawyer | Expert Network | 2017 |
James M. Burns Federal Practice Award | Federal Bar Association, Oregon chapter | 2016 |
2015 Pro Bono Honor Roll | Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division | 2015 |
2014 Pro Bono Honor Roll | Oregon State Bar | 2014 |
2013 Pro Bono Honor Roll | Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Volunteer Attorney | Volunteer Lawyer's Project | 2012 - 2013 |
Law Clerk | Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria | 2009 - 2010 |
Legal Assistant | Urban Homesteading Assistance Board | 2005 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society | Member | 2016 - Present |
Northwest Land Conservation Trust | Advisory Board | 2014 - Present |
Campaign for Greater Buffalo | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Buffalo Young Preservationists | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | Member | 2008 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Capitol Press | "Lawyers square off over Josephine County GMO ban" | 2016 |
Register Guard | Federal judge orders Eugene School District to compensate for denying autistic teenager proper evaluation, education | 2016 |
Register Guard | "County ordered to pay $25,418" | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Fordham University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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34th Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference | How to Start and Run a Public Interest Law Practice | 2016 |
33rd Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference | Reclaiming the Promise of Home Rule to Protect the Environment | 2015 |
Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics | “Earned Sick Leave, Preemption and the Powers of Local Government” | 2014 |
CLE Access to Justice | CLE on the Federal District Court Pro Bono Panel | 2014 |
32nd Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference | Food Systems and Environmental Law | 2014 |
2014 Justice Begins with Seeds Conference | Gmo Seeds Across Borders: North American Updates on GMO Litigation and Legislation | 2014 |
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Case name | Outcome |
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S.G.W. V. EUGENE SCH. DIST. | Recovered an award of attorney fees on behalf of a prevailing party. |
S.G.W., T.B., and M.B.W. v. Eugene School District | Won on appeal and defeated all cross appeals |
White v. Josephine County | Successfully defended against an award of attorney fees. |
DP 15-113 In the Matter of Eugene 4J School District | Student received award of 60 hours of compensatory transitional SDI, 35 hours of compensatory organizational and study skills SDI, and 80 hours of social and behavioral skills & injunctive relief. |
T.B., M.W., AND S.G.W., v. EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT | Prevailed on federal appeal in favor of student that reversed the ALJ's finding for 4J school district. |
In the Matter of Eugene 4J School District | Obtained findings for Student that the District denied student FAPE and an award of 1,830 hours of compensatory education |
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Long v. Gill et al | Won by unanimous jury verdict in citizen's favor |
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Kim Sherman, Education Attorney on Nov 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ms. WIscherath on several special education due process actions, and served as an expert witness for two such cases. Ms. Wischerath is extremely organized, excellent with clients and staff, and very effective in the hearing situation. I also worked with Ms. Wischerath on an environmental issue, and appreciated that opportunity.
Stephanie Dolan, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is hard-working, creative, intelligent and puts her clients first.
Cooper Brinson, Civil rights Attorney on Feb 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Bryan Boender, Civil rights Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Wischerath. Melissa stands out as a dedicated and fearless advocate.
Marianne Dugan, Litigation Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Wischerath is an extremely dedicated, hard-working, smart lawyer. She takes on every case with enthusiasm and care.