Atty. Stuart L. Melnick
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.
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Stuart L. Melnick is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Stuart L. Melnick, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circu (1987). Educated at Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Clark University (B.A. English, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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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 New York 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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