Atty. Melissa Ellen Black

Atty. Melissa Ellen Black

Melissa Ellen Black is a lawyer practicing health law, workers compensation, litigation. Melissa has been licensed for 34 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Ellen Black at a glance

Melissa Ellen Black is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Wagenfeld Levine. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), Pennsylvania (1993), and Florida New Jersey U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1997). Educated at Widener University School of Law ,Delaware (J.D., 1991). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Ellen Black is a lawyer practicing health law, workers compensation, litigation
  • Melissa has been licensed for 34 years
  • Melissa practices at Wagenfeld Levine in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ellen Black's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Ellen Black handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melissa Ellen Black is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Melissa Ellen Black is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Melissa Ellen Black is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ellen Black

Where is Melissa Ellen Black's law office located?
Melissa Ellen Black's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Wagenfeld Levine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ellen Black handle?
Melissa Ellen Black focuses on workers comp, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Melissa Ellen Black practiced law?
Melissa Ellen Black has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Melissa Ellen Black go to law school?
Melissa Ellen Black earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Melissa Ellen Black for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law ,Delaware
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
Florida New Jersey U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1997

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