Steven M. Melley

Steven M Melley, the managing partner at the Law Office of Steven M. Melley P.L.L.C. in Rhinebeck, New York, devotes his legal practice to personal injury, construction mishaps, automobile accidents and more. Since launching his career, he has navigated both state and federal courtrooms throughout the Hudson Valley, stretching from Manhattan to Albany, with a primary focus on Dutchess, Ulster and neighboring counties and occasionally venturing beyond state lines for particular cases.

Hailing from Rhinebeck, Mr. Melley pursued his bachelor’s degree at Colgate University, graduating with honors in 1972. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 1975. Upon completing his studies, he joined the New York State Bar Association and embarked on his legal journey as an associate in a private practice in Red Hook. By 1983, he founded his own law firm, dedicating his efforts to representing individuals – adults, children or seniors – who have suffered significant injuries. His credentials also include admissions to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

An active participant in the legal community, Mr. Melley is a member of various associations, including the Dutchess County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. His professional reputation is underscored by a "Superb" rating on Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Moreover, his accolades include induction into Who’s Who in the Law, among numerous other honors and awards.

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