Atty. Jennifer Van Zelst

Atty. Jennifer Van Zelst

Jennifer Van Zelst is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, negligence and 4 other areas of law. Jennifer received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Melville Melville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Jennifer Van Zelst at a glance

Jennifer Van Zelst is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at Law Office of Jennifer A. Leahy, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, ssd, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1997). Active member of Nassau County and New York State (Attorney Coach, Mock Trial Tournament) Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jennifer Van Zelst is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, negligence and 4 other areas of law
  • Jennifer received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Jennifer practices at Law Office of Jennifer A. Leahy, PLLC in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer Van Zelst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer Van Zelst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jennifer Van Zelst is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Melville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer Van Zelst

Where is Jennifer Van Zelst's law office located?
Jennifer Van Zelst's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is Law Office of Jennifer A. Leahy, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer Van Zelst handle?
Jennifer Van Zelst focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, ssd, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jennifer Van Zelst practiced law?
Jennifer Van Zelst has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Jennifer Van Zelst go to law school?
Jennifer Van Zelst earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Jennifer Van Zelst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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