Stuart L. Melnick

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Stuart L. Melnick: Attorney with Law Offices of Stuart L. Melnick, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

During the course of his professional career, Mr. Melnick has prosecuted and defended against hundreds of civil and commercial disputes, and has extensive experience litigating claims of breach of contract, negligence, securities fraud, bad faith, defamation, employment discrimination, lender liability, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair trade practices. He also has prosecuted and defended against numerous actions alleging copyright and/or trademark infringement, patent infringement, unfair competition, defamation/libel, invasion of privacy, RICO violations, and violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.

Mr Melnick has additional experience prosecuting and defending against claims made and/or actions commenced before local, state and federal administrative and/or regulatory bodies, including the SEC and FINRA. He has further experience representing clients in connection with a wide variety of real estate, matrimonial and criminal matters. An accomplished appellate advocate, Mr. Melnick also has briefed and argued numerous appeals, both in state and federal court.

Apart from his considerable litigation experience, Mr. Melnick has substantial transactional experience, having represented both public and private companies in connection with dozens of commercial and securities transactions. A forceful and effective negotiator, Mr. Melnick also has negotiated agreements and/or contracts of all kinds, including, merger/acquisition, financing, equity purchase, asset purchase, real estate, employment, pre- and post-nuptial, separation, marital dissolution, partnership, brokerage, distribution, royalty and leasing agreements.

Other Legal Experience:

• Associate, Phillips Nizer LLP, New York, New York, 1987-1989;

• Associate, Proskauer Rose LLP, New York, New York, 1989-1991;

• Associate, Pryor Cashman LLP, New York, New York, 1991-1994;

• Of Counsel, Tanner Propp LLP, New York, New York, 1998-2002.

Activities and Awards:

• Lead Member, Winning Team, 37th Annual National Moot Court Competition (1986);

• Recipient, American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy (1986);

• Recipient, Temple Law Alumni/ae Moot Court Award (1987);

• AV Preeminent® , Martindale-Hubbell;

• Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Network, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Commercial & Civil Litigation
  • Contract Law
  • Securities Law & Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Commercial/Business Transactions
  • Corporate Law
  • Capital Markets
  • Intellectual Property Law & Litigation
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Real Estate Law & Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Clark University, B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters, 1981; Trinity College, M.A., Economics, 1984
Law School Attended:
Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
New Jersey; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1987, New York; Connecticut; U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
904867914

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 01/06/22 in Litigation

    Stuart is an excellent attorney, possessed of a great deal of experience and knowledge. He conducts himself in a professional manner at all times, while maintaining a friendly and warm disposition.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 01/06/22 in Litigation

    Stuart is an excellent lawyer. I have known and worked with him for decades and recommend him unconditionally.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/28/22 in Litigation

    In an age when collegiality is valued but often scarce, Stuart was always a plesure to deal with even when we disagreed

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/22 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/14/22 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/13/22 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 01/06/22 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/06/22 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Director on 01/06/22 in Litigation

    Stuart Melnick is a gift lawyer with superior analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills. He is a highly ethical attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/05/22 in Litigation

    super, result driven lawyer.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Contact Information:

347-899-2695  Phone

www.melnick-law.com

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