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Stuart L Melnick

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Stuart L Melnick

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

60 E 42nd St, Suite 4600, New York, NY

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About Stuart

Biography

Top tier, aggressive and affordable legal representation.

Top tier, aggressive and affordable legal representation.

Top tier, aggressive and affordable legal representation.

Top tier, aggressive and affordable legal representation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

38 years | 800 cases

45%
Business 20%

38 years | 350 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

38 years | 290 cases

20%
Securities and Investment Fraud 8%

38 years | 100 cases

8%
Appeals 7%

38 years | 60 cases

7%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Stuart L. Melnick LLC

60 E 42nd St, Suite 4600, New York, NY, 10165

melnick-law.com

Law Offices of Stuart L Melnick

777 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 300, Greenwich, CT, 06830

melnick-law.com

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Stuart L Melnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Business

Posted by David | October 29, 2024 | Business

15-minute Consultation

--starting a small business --employee vs. independent contractor --contracts/written agreements --investors and income Stuart answered my questions about starting my own small business in 15 minutes. He was friendly and helpful, and spoke plainly. I understood what he was saying the whole thro...ugh, even though I am not an attorney. I recommend Stuart to anyone who has a question about CT business law.

Posted by Jeff | March 10, 2020 | Business

Extremely Smart, Diligent & Caring

Highest recommendation. Stuart was already aware of extremely complex processes & concepts with regard to electronic trading and understood the nuances of my case from the get-go. Will work with him again should any other issues arise. Excellent lawyer. Honest, very caring and smart.

Posted by Edwin | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Great Lawyer

My company and I were sued for a considerable sum of money by a former service provider. We retained Stuart and his firm to represent us – and it proved to be one of the best business decisions we ever made. We won the case in the lower court; we also prevailed on appeal. We were thrilled with Stu...art’s performance and the results achieved. I would not hesitate to retain Stuart and his firm again and cannot recommend him enough.

Posted by Peter | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Very Astute and Capable Attorney

Stuart is a very astute and capable attorney who works hard for his clients. He has run point for me and my company on 2 major litigations and, in each case, his representation was successful. Stuart’s also an exceptional negotiator and deal maker, who has handled a number of business transactions ...for me. He’s methodical and precise in his approach; most of all, he’s got great judgment and delivers results. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Leland | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Superb Lawyer

Stuart has acted as my counsel and has represented me and my business for many years. He is a very skilled and talented attorney, with strong business acumen. He's not about process; he's about results and doing that what it takes to achieve them -- cost-effectively and well. He's a dedicated advo...cate and a class act, but is tough as nails when he needs to be. He suffers no fools and tells it like it is. That sets him apart from so many other attorneys. And, in my experience, he usually gets it right. If you are seeking a lawyer, there's none better that I could recommend.

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Stuart L Melnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Litigation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tara Fallon

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In all my contacts with Stuart he has always exhibited not only a high degree of knowledge and professionalism, but a sense of humor and good nature that betray his generosity and make every experience with him a pleasure as well."

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Vincent Imbesi

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Rosenberg

Litigation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stuart is an experienced, hard working litigator who knows what he's doing."

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Christopher Weiss

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Stuart has been working long and hard in a securities fraud matter on behalf of a group of defrauded investors. His tenacity, skill and dedication are unparalleled. His logic and writing are excellent. You could not go wrong using Stuart."

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Martin Wasser

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Stuart is a consummate professional and a skilled and talented attorney. He recognizes that vigorous representation does not require contentious and unnecessary stridency and works towards achieving realistic solutions for his clients. An excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry

2017

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Networkl

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Network

2015

Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Network

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Network

2014

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers in New York, The Legal Network

2010

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2005

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Temple Law Alumni/ae Moot Court Award, Temple University School of Law

1986

Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Member, Law Offices Stuart L. Melnick, LLC

1996 - 2002

Of Counsel, Tanner Propp, LLP

1991 - 1994

Associate, Pryor Cashman LLP

1989 - 1991

Associate, Proskauer Rose LLP

1987 - 1989

Associate, Phillips Nizer, LLP

Associations

1988 - Present

Association of the Bar of New York City

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Official Comittee of Unsecured Creditors v. R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., et al. 267 F.3d 373 (3rd Cir. 2001)

Prevailed

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Education

1987

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Trinity College

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2019

The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

FINRA's Proposed Sweeping Changes to Corporate Financing Rule: What You Must Know

Languages

Spanish

Hebrew

Activity

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