Peter Mellette has successfully represented and advised health care providers on a range of health law regulatory and corporate practice areas for 30 years. He has represented clients on over 150 successful Certificate of Public Need applications, dozens of licensing and facility care issues, multiple transactions and contractual issues, and claims involving millions of dollars in provider payments. In 2017, Mr. Mellette was chosen by his peers to be honored as one of Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, an award that recognizes Virginia’s top lawyers in their respective fields.Mr. Mellette is an active member of the community and has a leadership role in a number of local and professional organizations. For example, he has served as Chair of the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection fund and as board president of Literacy for Life, Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, and the Richmond Torch Club. He currently serves on the Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation Board. His mother, a physician, was a pioneer in medical oncology treatment and an important influence on Mr. Mellette’s career interest in health care law. Mr. Mellette has two grown children and lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Kerry.
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Firm InformationPositionPrincipalFirm NameGoodman Allen Donnelly
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesTidewater Psychiatric Institute v. Buttery, 8 Va. App. 380, 382 S.E.2d. 288, petition dismissed No. 89-0953 Sup. Ct. of Va. Nov. 2, 1989
Virginia Hospital Association v. Baliles, 868 F.2d 653, 4th Cir., 1989
Wilder v. Virginia Hospital Association, 496 U.S. 498, 1990
Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Services v. Metcalf, 24 Va. App. 584
484 S.E. 2d 156, 1997
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ani v. Bowen, 824 F.2d 307 4th Cir., 1987
Avante of Lynchburg v. Teefey, 28 Va. App. 156, 502 S.E.2d 708 (1998). -
Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1985, Virginia
1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
1985, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
1987, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Richmond
Class of 1985
J.D.
Other EducationDartmouth College
Class of 1980
AB
Dartmouth College
Class of 1980
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Special AgenciesVirginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Virginia Department of Health Professions
Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Services
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1958
Richmond, Virginia, July 3, 1958
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Peter Mason Mellette was admitted in 1985 to the State of Virginia.
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What is this attorney's primary practice area?The practice area Peter Mason Mellette spends the most time on is Health Care Law.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Peter Mason Mellette is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
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Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?Yes, Peter Mason Mellette has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Peter Mason Mellette has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.