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Melanie Joustra Garner
also known as Melanie J. Garner, Melanie Garner
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 20 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Garner Firm, Ltd.
1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Of Counsel, The Garner Firm, Ltd.
2019 - Present
Partner, Langfitt Garner PLLC
2013 - 2019
Associate, Locks Law Firm
2008 - 2012
Associate, Waters & Kraus, LLP
2006 - 2008
Associate, Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, PA
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk to the Honorable Robald B. Graves, J.A.D., Superior Court Of New Jersey Appellate Division
Associations
2019 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeBoard of Governors Member; Co-Chair Women Trial Lawyers Section
2017 - Present
Villanova Law J. Willard O'Brien American Inn of CourtMember
2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
Univ. of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor
2001
Flagler College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Winter Member Meeting 2020
“Mass Torts: What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2020”
2019
Women’s Breakfast, Perrin Mid-Atlantic Asbestos Conference
“Finding and Retaining Women Lawyers”
2019
Perrin Mid-AtlanticAsbestos Conference
“Jurisdictional Updates”
2016
Pennsylvania Association for Justice 34th Annual Auto Law Conference
“Social Media Evidence: Finding It, Getting It and Using It”
2016
New Jersey Association for Justice Mass Tort – Boardwalk Seminar 2016
“Off the Beaten Path – The Rules of Successful Qui Tam Litigation"
2016
Legal Intelligencer CLE
“The ABCs of Complex Litigation: Asbestos, Benzene CRPS and More”
Publications
2019
PA Justice News
"'Snap Removal' Defense Tactics: Practical Tips to Beat Them at Their Own Game"
2019
PA Justice News
"Update to Prior 'Snap Removal' Defense Tactic Article