"Client- focused, Caring, Compassionate and Professional"
On March 1, 2004, Melissa was admitted to the New York State Bar. On the same day she started her career at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office where she quickly rose to become a Homicide Prosecutor in the Office's prestigious Homicide Bureau. In her over 17 years as a Prosecutor, Melissa investigated and tried some of the most high-profile cases in the Office. Most notably, Melissa was the sole prosecutor on the "Son of Sal" serial killer case, where Salvatore Perrone murdered three innocent Brooklyn shopkeepers during a five-month killing spree in 2017. Melissa also tried and convicted Luis Perez, making her the only Prosecutor in the Office to ever secure a murder conviction where the victim's body was never found (notably a "no-body" case). Melissa also tried and convicted the "Brooklyn Butcher" Sergey Mamanaov for killing, dismembering, and mutilating his roommate in one of the most gruesome murders ever investigated.
Melissa also tried the important and notable case where a young Brooklyn Police Officer was shot in the head while patrolling a housing development. The defendant in that case was a vicious gang member who is now serving life in prison.
Melissa always handled the victim's families with compassion and empathy, qualities she now uses when assisting clients.
After living in New York City for 20 years, Melissa has now moved back to where she was born and raised in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Melissa opened her own law practice in Long Island, New York, to offer virtual services to clients who were unable and/or uncomfortable in an in-person environment. While she meets clients in her Long Island office, she still maintains a virtual practice to anyone who wants or needs that option.
Melissa's training and education, coupled with her valuable life experience, gives her a unique perspective and allows her to bring solutions to individuals and families in a way that goes beyond the typical lawyer-client relationship.
She offers her clients personal attention and a sensible approach to their issues.
In addition to her almost twenty years experience as an attorney, Melissa is a member of both Elder Counsel and Wealth Counsel; premier national organizations.
As a wife and mother of two small children, Melissa understands the value of family. Moreover, Melissa understands the need to protect your children, your parents, your assets and your legacy. Melissa protects families in her estate planning, probate and estate administration practice.
Melissa attended Villanova University and received her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.
Melissa is licensed in New York and serves all areas of Long Island.
Nationally and Locally Involved
