Melissa Steele

Melissa Steele

Attorney at Law

Brea
California
Licensed in
CA
Loyola Law School
About
Melissa Steele attended the University of California, Los Angeles where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She attended Loyola Law School in 2004 where she graduated in the top quarter of her class. Melissa Steele has been a member of the California Bar since 2004. She is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and participates in the family law, employment law, and small firm/solo practitioners sections.

Professor Steele maintains her own firm and practices family law, employment law, business and general civil litigation. In addition, she is an Instructor at UCI Extension and Coastline Community College… read more teaching in the paralegal studies program.
13
Years
experience
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Product Liability
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Labor Litigation
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation

Work History

Trinity Law School

Adjunct Professor of Law

Aug 2016 - Present

• Teaching Legal Research and Writing I, II, & III; Independent Study Instructor; Supervising Attorney for Certified Law Students

Aug 2016 - Present

UCI Extension

Instructor

Aug 2016 - Present

• Teaching courses in Business Law, Fundamentals of Paralegal Profession, Legal Skills in Paralegal Program

Aug 2016 - Present

Law Office of Melissa Steele

Attorney

May 2016 - Present

• Represented low-income clients in case management conferences, trials, dissolution hearings
• Advised clients at family law, employment, criminal expungement, and general civil clinics
• Researched and drafted pleadings alleging breach of contract, fraud, other causes of action against multiple parties; prepared motions and memoranda of points and authorities on various legal issues

May 2016 - Present

Law Office of Melissa Steele

Attorney

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

• Provided business advice and counseling
• Reviewed and revised commercial contracts, including office lease and software agreements

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

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