Melissa J. Tea
About Melissa J. Tea
Melissa J. Tea is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Melissa J. Tea is recognized in the following practice area:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: Duquesne University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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