Melissa E. Flax

  • 973-994-1744– fax

Melissa E. Flax

Melissa is a partner of the firm and an accomplished litigator. She has litigated matters in both state and federal courts throughout her career. Melissa’s broad experience includes representing clients in complex commercial litigation involving environmental laws/regulations, insurance law, insurance coverage, ERISA and related regulations, business torts, federal and state employment laws, construction and surety law, shareholder disputes, and other significant legal issues.

Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Loyola University. She served as a law clerk for the Hon. Julio M. Fuentes, J.S.C. (later – Judge, Third Circuit Court of Appeals). She is a member of the Bars of New Jersey, New York, and Florida and various federal courts. Melissa is a member of a number of the firm’s management committees.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey State Bar
  • New York State Bar
  • Florida State Bar

Courts Admissions

  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Western District of New York
  • United States Supreme Court
  • American Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Florida Bar Association
  • The Association of the Federal Bar

Practice Areas

Employment LawEnvironmental LawERISALitigation

Education

American University London EnglandLoyola University Law School, J.D.University of Michigan, A.B.

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