Melih Dogan, International Attorney in New York

Melih concentrates on international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Melih handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Melih's primary office is at 5 E. 59th St., Ste. 750, New York, NY, 10022-1027. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new international attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Melih usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Melih discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in international practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Melih for a international case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Melih walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Melih offer a free consultation?

  Melih charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melih's office. Some international attorneys offer free consults — check Melih's current terms during booking.

• How long do international cases in New York typically take?

  Simple international matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Melih gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Melih take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Melih is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Melih will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Melih?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Melih will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Melih accepting new international clients right now?

  Melih's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.