Melissa B Zemsky

Melissa B Zemsky

4.2
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

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Melissa B Zemsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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1 star (6)

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She will get the job done right !

Divorce is tough , but Melissa is tougher . She was amazing every step of the way . Super responsive , fast acting and she knows her stuff !! I would highly recommend Melissa Zemsky - outstanding !

Posted by Joey Rufolo | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!!!

Melissa guided me through one of the hardest times in my life with my divorce. She is caring, supportive, and brilliant. To say that she understands divorce proceedings is an understatement. I handled my divorce horribly, and Melissa was there for me every step of the way. She is compassionate and... a great listener. I ended up telling her my entire life story. She was not only was my attorney, but I'm happy to say she is my friend. I was treated with the upmost respect through out my divorce. Nothing phases Melissa. She is an expert in her field. There were times when I was confused and upset. I had no idea how to handle all the emotions going through my head. Melissa was always there for me. Her quick response to phone calls and emails made me extremely comfortable. Just knowing I can contact her anytime was such a relief to me. I had tons of questions, and Melissa was able to answer every single one for me. She always kept me up to date with the divorce and kept me calm when I thought the world was crashing in on me. My divorce was settled in seven months, which is unheard of. Melissa knew exactly what I was going through and helped me every step of the way. One in the most special things about,melissa is her ability to take a horrible situation and turn it into something manageable. I’ll sum up by saying I made the absolute right choice to hire Melissa. Thank you Melissa I could never have done this without you.

Posted by Jean Nelson Emilcardieu | January 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I had the privilege of working With Ms. Zemsky during a challenging time in my life (divorce, and custody of my daughters) and I must say, she exceeded all expectations as my attorney. Her dedication, expertise and compassionate approach truly made a significant impact on my experience in achieving p...artial custody of my daughters. She demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism throughout the entire process. From our initial consultation to the final resolution. She consistently exhibited a deep understanding of family law and a commitment to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Also she took the time to explain the intricacies of my case, ensuring that I was well-informed and empowered to make informed decisions. Her transparency and honesty created a sense of trust that made the legal proceedings more manageable and made me confident that we would have a great outcome.

Posted by Craig | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Melissa will fight hard for everything important to you, while remaining honest and open with you!

First, I want to say that I am not a person that leaves reviews for people, so this one is important to me. After over year of debating divorce a close friend recommended for me to reach out to Melissa. After just a few minutes into the call I knew that she was going to be the person to go through th...is process with. She explained the process to me step by step, while remaining completely honest and open. Throughout the whole divorce process, Melissa would keep me informed and updated every step of the way and quickly responds to emails and phone calls. Once we started proceedings Melissa, fought hard for everything that was important to me and even thing that I wouldn’t have even thought of, but should have. Melissa was extremely knowledge and knew everything that she needed to do to win me the best outcome. Throughout the process Melissa would explain the process from top to bottom and the outlooks for each step based on the law and whether the battle was even worth fighting over. Saving me thousands of dollars in the end. Knowing that she is only one phone call away gives me such peace that I can live my life without fear. Melissa is not just going to be your attorney for you, she has become part of my family. Melissa helped me through one of the toughest moments in my life and I would and will recommend her to anyone. You cannot and will not go wrong with Melissa!

Posted by Alejandro | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

Ms. Zemsky was supportive during the divorce process. Her fees were fair and reasonable; I did my research beforehand. She addressed my needs while helping me understand my rights as well as my ex’s. I highly recommend her!

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Melissa B Zemsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Vaisman

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is an exceptional matrimonial attorney with an expert level of knowledge and expertise. Besides her clear knowledge of the Law, she has an uncanny ability to think outside the box. Melissa always above all has her client's interests at heart. I always refer my matrimonial cases to her because I know her knowledge and experience as a clerk to a Superior Court Judge will propel my clients to a successful outcome. She has always exceeded expectations. I would not want to be an adversary to Melissa as she is tenacious in accomplishing her client's goals. Despite her tenacity Melissa is courteous and respectful to all involved participants in a litigation. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Robyn Ross

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ira Senoff

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa and I worked together as associates at a firm before we both eventually left that firm to open our own, separate offices following which we have had cases together. In addition, we have consulted one another on cases and sought out each other's advice as second opinions on strategy. I know Melissa to be hard working and passionate about her job. I endorse her and have recommended her to potential clients that I could not represent due to scheduling issues or other conflicts."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Ziegler, Zemsky & Resnick

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey, Family Division

Associations

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Assignment Judge’s Family Law Committee

Member

2006 - 2010

Ethics Committee for Middlesex County

Chairman

Education

1998

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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