Joseph M. "Joe" Mella
About Joseph M. Mella
Joseph M. Mella is a lawyer based in Wausau, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Joseph M. Mella is recognized in the following practice area:
- Wausau, Wisconsin
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Wausau, WI
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