Melissa S. Blanton
About Melissa S. Blanton
Melissa S. Blanton is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Melissa S. Blanton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Dilworth Paxson LLP
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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