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The Law Offices of Melanie R. Costantino is a general practice firm with a focus on elder law, including guardianships, Medicaid applications and appeals, and estate administration. Additionally, Ms. Costantino has experience with commercial and complex litigation, including matters concerning collections and judgment execution, healthcare law, foreclosures, real estate, fraudulent conveyances, bankruptcy, and secured/unsecured interests.
From 2007-2008, Ms. Costantino clerked for the Honorable Renee Jones Weeks, J.S.C. (ret.), Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, Probate and General Equity Parts. While there, she gained further knowledge and experience of guardianship and probate law, as well as actions concerning foreclosures, partitions, specific performance of contracts and other equitable remedies.
Ms. Costantino was an associate attorney for two general practice Bergen County law firms and at a prominent New York law firm, where her practice focused on collection matters for various health care institutions.
Ms. Costantino has received numerous judicial appointments to serve in guardianship and special guardianship matters in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties. Through these appointments, she has increased her working knowledge of issues concerning elder law and disability law, health care directives/living wills, and Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has also been appointed to serve as a temporary and permanent guardian for several individuals -- giving her the opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Ms. Costantino is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey, and is admitted to the District of New Jersey and the Eastern District of New York. She is affiliated with the New Jersey Bar Association, and a member of the Elder Law and Young Lawyers Sections, as well as the Bergen County Bar Association.
Ms. Costantino received her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York in 2007.
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Acquired: 2008
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
411 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Marlene | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate, hard-working Attorney!
Melanie went out of her way to assist us in obtaining guardianship of a sick family member. She took extra time out of her busy schedule to carefully explain everything to us and she was very strategic and organized. We are forever grateful to her and would highly recommend her to anyone with Guardia...
Posted by Nick P. | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Medicaid application for my father.
Melanie Costantino assisted my family as we tried to get my father approved for Medicaid. We could not have done it without her assistance. Dealing with the bureaucracy at the Union County Medicaid office was beyond our ability. Melanie pushed the case forward and finally Union County approved in my ...
Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Smart, Professional & No Nonsense
I was in desperate need of an attorney in New Jersey as I live out of state. After contacting one other attorney on Avvo (didn't click with me), I came upon the name of Melanie R. Costantino and gave her a call. She picked up even though it was after 7:30 p.m. east coast time! I told her my plight...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Client Service
I came to Melanie to seek legal advice on a situation I was dealing with and while it wasn't her specialization, she listened, pointed me in the right direction and stood by me through the process. When you hire an attorney, you expect they will do thier job and that alone would be great. While that ...
Posted by Mary | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The "go-to" Lawyer for help of any kind
I cannot put into words how helpful and responsive Mrs. Costantino was with dealing with my case. Not only did she stay on top of everything, but she was providing me information about my case that I was not even aware of! Instead of going through the hassle of court and more paperwork, we were able ...
"Melanie is a hardworking, compassionate advocate. She is intelligent and dedicated to her craft. She understands the law and the practical needs of her clients."
"I had occasion this quarter to work together with Melanie on a matter. She was smart, pleasant and responsive at all times in managing the case and keeping the client informed. I would recommend her without reservation."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
2007
JD
2006
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