Melissa D. James focuses her practice on advising Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and risk management organizations on workers’ compensation matters. She also handles auto liability and slip-and-fall general liability claims.
With an extensive litigation background, Melissa advises clients on litigation strategy, investigations, and risk management of complex claims. She is a trusted adviser to clients, with a proven record of minimizing legal exposure and negotiating complex resolutions.
Active in the legal community, Melissa serves on the Board of Directors of The Society of New York Workers’ Compensation Bar Association. She has also maintained an honorable mention on The National Black Lawyers Top 100 List since 2021.
- Vermont Law School (J.D., 2005)
- Hampton University (B.A., 2001)
- New York
- The Society of New York Workers’ Compensation Bar Association, Board of Directors
- New York Women’s Bar Association
- Sanctuary for Families Pro Bono Council
- The National Black Lawyers Top 100 List
- The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 List