Melissa B Zemsky

Melissa B Zemsky

4.2
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 27 years

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

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

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Melissa B Zemsky's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bobby | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you need a family law attorney, YOU WANT ZEMSKY

I retained Melissa for a very emotional divorce and child custody situation. I continued to use Melissa who represented my interests completely and professionally in post divorce issues. One thing that made Melissa so exceptional in my experience was that she cared and she was realistic in her advi...ce. She speaks plainly and breaks down the law with her knowledge and expertise in family law so you are comfortable and on the same page before being in a courtroom. She made herself available to me in off hours and guided me through one of the most difficult times of my life. I’m thankful to Melissa for making sure that I was greatly represented by her and her firm. If you fall into a family law situation,. There is no one better than Melissa Zemsky.

Posted by Diane | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attentive, Outstanding Service, Results-Oriented

I retained Ziegler & Zemsky while in the process of getting divorced after attending mediation and working with a different law firm initially. I chose Melissa Zemsky to take over my case because of her commitment to finalize my divorce in an efficient manner. She was extremely responsive, dedicat...ed, and direct. Melissa always gave me personal attention, guidance, and assurance whenever I needed it. Her paralegal Linda equally provided committed attention and outstanding service throughout the process. Ziegler & Zemsky is committed to their clients, attentive, and results-oriented! I highly recommend this firm.

Posted by peter gelman | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Melissa Zemsky #1

Going through a divorce is life changing. It becomes stressful, it was hard on my children and knowing that my X and I were breaking up our family was sad. When we made the decision to separate we first consulted with a mediator. We saw this person two or three times and then we both agreed this... was going no- where. I was referred to Zeigler and Zemsky by a college buddy of mine. From the beginning I knew that I wanted a woman law firm. When I first walked into their office I said to myself, is this really happening? I knew I couldn’t live my life stuck in a marriage that was absolutely going nowhere. Then I met Melissa and Vickie. Melissa took my case and she will be the first one to say I was uptight. I didn’t know what to expect. This was all new to me but after my first consultation with Melissa I felt like she was my sister! She explained the process and made me feel very comfortable. She was very direct and straight forward and to the point. On top of that she was very reasonable with billing!! I knew I was at the right place. Nothing in life ever goes smoothly and a few times it got heated but at the end of the day Melissa fought for me. Never once did I ever have to call her office and say what’s taking so long. If I needed to talk to Melissa she always got back to me in a reasonable time. Her office staff was so nice and made me comfortable as well. Not only did my divorce get done in a timely matter, I can honestly say Melissa became a friend. I wasn’t just a number, I was taken care of. Peter Gelman

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding

I retained Melissa for a family court issue, Melissa and her staff guided me through the whole process and kept me informed every step of the way. There is only one word that I can use to discribe Melissa and her firm "Outstanding"

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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

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"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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