Melvin A. Simon

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Melvin A. Simon: Attorney with Cohn Birnbaum & Shea P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Phi Alpha Theta. President, Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center (2005-2007); Director, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Construction Litigation
  • Lender Liability Defense
  • Workouts
  • Personal Injury
  • Employment Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Central Connecticut State College, B.A., with honors, 1979
Law School Attended:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Connecticut; 1983, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Memberships:
Hartford County, Connecticut (Member: Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section; Lecturer: "Foreclosure and Repossession for Connecticut Lenders-When the Work Out Doesn't Work Out-Repossession of Personal Property," 1999; Connecticut's New Prejudgment Remedy Act, "Prejudgment Remedies-How to Deal With Exemptions and Commercial Waivers," 1994) and American Bar Associations.
Birth Information:
Montreal, Canada, March 12, 1956
ISLN:
903700151

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/24/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/13/14 in Litigation

    Attorney Simon is an excellent lawyer with the highest level of integrity and scruples. We have had a number of very difficult cases in which we were on opposite sides, and in my opinion his knowledge and professionalism are unmatched.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/06/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/05/14 in Litigation

    Mel is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/05/14 in Civil Litigation

    Melvin Simon is a very experienced a commercial litigation attorney. He has great communication skills and analytical skills. He is one of the best commercial litigation attorneys in Connecticut.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/05/14 in Creditors Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/05/14 in Complex Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/05/14 in Complex Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/05/14 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/05/14 in Commercial Litigation

    Mel Simon is one of the leading, most accomplished and effective commercial litigators in Connecticut. He is well respected by judges and attorneys. While always zealously representing his clients, he treats adverse parties and counsel in a fair and... Read more

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959-259-2472  Phone

cbshealaw.com/lawyers/melvin-a-simon

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