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Mitchell Melnikoff
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Biography
Controlled annual flow of 250 files, including 75-100 active trial matters; averaged 6 trials to jury verdict per year; appeared in state and federal courts to conduct bench and jury trials of claims arising from: personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, professional negligence, contract litigation, business torts, construction accidents, and other general negligence law; appeared in state and federal courts as private counsel and public defender to conduct bench and jury trials of such criminal matters as: murder, kidnapping, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, embezzlement, fraud, false pretenses, sodomy, child abuse, juvenile delinquency, spousal abuse, narcotics violations, drunk driving and other statutory violations; appeared in New Jersey Appellate Division and N.J. Supreme Court to present unresolved legal issues.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 61 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1965
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 43 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Mitchell Melnikoff
10 Crestmont Rd, Suite 4N, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Mitchell Melnikoff
1700 Route 23 North, Suite 150, Wayne, NJ, 07470
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Mitchell Melnikoff's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Joseph | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
"After firing a home-improvement contractor, I was forced to redo his work. The contractor sued me for $3000, the balance he said was still due him. Mr. Melnikoff defended his claim and counter sued him for fraud. The court awarded over $48,000 in my favor and against the contractor. Mr. Melnikof...
Posted by James | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Professional
Mr. Melnikoff exceeded my expectations and fought hard for my case. He was always available to talk on the phone or via email. I could not thank him enough for all the research and effort he provided for my case. He will be the first attorney I call whenever I need one.
Posted by Jared | January 18, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Job!
Mitch work hard to win our case and I would highly recommend!!
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2009 | Criminal Defense
In the right hands
Although Mr. Melnikoff was very professional, he seemed to take a personal interest in winning my case. As I watched him educate the judge and prosicutor I sat in amazement how his almost ackward control of the court room yeilded me a dimissal of all charges.
Posted by Roger | August 15, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Client Review
Mr. Melnikoff was very aware and understanding of my circumstance. He provided expert resources to to help aid in my defense. Mr Melnikoff was very upfront with the best and worst case scenerios regarding my case providing his recommendation but allowing me to have ownership of my decision on the ...
Mitchell Melnikoff's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mitch is an experienced, knowledgeable, and all around great attorney."
"I have the good fortune of knowing Mr. Melnikoff for more than 30 years. Mitch possesses that rare combination of a love of the law in its purest sense and an ability and desire to apply that law in the most effective manner to achieve results for his clients. These dual driving forces compel him to stay current on the law, thoroughly research his cases and apply his experience toward an unwavering goal of achieving a successful outcome for his clients. It is the benefit of Mitch's legal expertise and experience that I seek when questions arise in my own practice and it is my pleasure to have this opportunity to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mitch for 30 years and have had the opportunity to observe him in action in both civil and criminal matters. Mitch is an excellent trial attorney and fully committed to representing his clients. His talent, experience, work ethic and genuine concern for his clients make him an outstanding litigator. He is a zealous advocate whom I highly recommend"
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Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Recipient of Publishing Company Scholastic Achievement Award, Lawyers’ Cooperative
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Of Counsel, Imhoff & Associates, PC
1969 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Mitchell Melnikoff
2005 - 2006
Of Counsel, The Johnnie L. Cochran Firm
2005 - 2014
Pool Attorney, New Jersey State Office of Public Defender
Associations
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Pel Property Development, LLC vs. Russell J. Maria and Paragon Construction, LLC
Pel recovered a judgment against the defendants in the amount of $48,838.50
State of New Jersey vs. Donald Kayhart
New Trial Order By Judge
Able Rent-A-Car, Inc. vs. Ravia Kalva
Settled Able paid Kalva $25,000
State of New Jersey vs. Roger Berry
Complaint Dismissed
Henry L. Smith vs. Ford Motor Credit Co & Ford Life Insurance Co
Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $65,000
KNACK SYSTEMS, L.L.C, vs. BHARAT BHUSHAN
Summary Judgment granted to Bharat Bhushan
Yilmaz Aksu vs. Ahmet Bolca
Judgment for $87,500 & Return of Tools
Katz vs. Howell Township
!00 % disability affirmed on appeal
Education
1964
American University, Washington College of Law
JD Degree
1962
Fairleigh Dickenson University
BA Degree
1960
New England College
BA Degree
Publications
1981
New Jersey Jury Verdict Review
Weekly Review of All Trial & Jury Verdicts in New Jersey
Languages
English
Hebrew
Spanish
Italian
Activity
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