Melan Patel
About Melan Patel
Melan Patel is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Melan Patel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Energy Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Milbank LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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