Melanie Black Dubis
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Melanie Black Dubis
Melanie Black Dubis is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Melanie Black Dubis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Raleigh, NC
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