Melito & Adolfsen P.C.
Personal Injury Defense | Serving Jersey City, NJ
212-238-8900A law firm in Jersey City, New Jersey, Melito & Adolfsen P.C. experienced in helping clients with Personal Injury Defense issues.
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Trusted and Sophisticated Legal Representation
Our firm has a long history of legal innovation. As leaders in our field, we know what it takes to overcome challenges and move an industry forward. From our start in appellate law to our evolving robust litigation practice, we maintained our high standard of client service and superior representation.
When you have a legal concern, we find creative paths to resolution. We care about your objectives and we have a proven history of getting clients exceptional results.
When you have pressing legal needs, you require the careful approach of experienced attorneys. At Melito & Adolfsen P.C., we are proud of our accessibility. When you call our firm, you talk to a lawyer and a lawyer returns your phone calls. We are never too important to talk to clients directly.
Service to our clients is paramount. We value our relationships and we strive to meet client expectations. We will always maintain our high level of service and dedication to our clients.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
- Insurance Defense
- International Law
- Personal Injury -- Defense
Call 212-238-8900 to arrange your consultation.
Attorney Louis G. Adolfsen
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1975
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1975
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
Education:
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
- J.D. - 1974
- Honors: cum laude
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
- B.A. - 1971
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (Personal Injury - General)
Attorney Steven I. Lewbel
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1992
- New Jersey, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
- New York Law School, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1992
- Honors: cum laude
- Queens College
- B.A. - 1989
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York County Lawyers Association
- New York Trial Lawyers Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
Attorney Ignatius John Melito
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education:
- Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1976
- Honors: cum laude
- Fordham University
- B.A. - 1972
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- New York County Lawyers Association
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (Insurance Coverage)
Attorney John H. Somoza
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1980
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1979
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1979
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Education:
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
- J.D. - 1979
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
- B.S. - 1976
- Major: Biology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Attorney Robert D. Ely
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1988
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D. - 1987
- Lewis & Clark College
- B.A. - 1984
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York County Lawyers Association
- AV Rated
Attorney Rania Shoukier

Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2010
Education:
- Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
- Masters in International and Trade Business Law
- Netanya Law School, Netanya
- LL.B.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Arabic
Attorney S. Dwight Stephens
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1986
- Connecticut, 1986
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Education:
- Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
- J.D. - 1985
- Dickinson College
- B.A. - 1975
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Defense Research Institute (Insurance Law and Appellate Advocacy Committees)
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- The District of Columbia Bar
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (Insurance Coverage)
Attorney Anthony Mercaldi
Bar Admissions:
- New York
Education:
- University of Dayton School of Law
- J.D. - 1995
- Stony Brook University, 1991
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: U.S. History
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