Melissa Mendoza Esq. - New York City, NY
Attorney at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
Wage and Hour Law Lawyers in New York City, NY
The Nelson Tower 450 7th Avenue 30th Floor New York City, NY 10123
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13
Years
Experience
New York City Wage and Hour Law Lawyer
Updated: 08/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Wage and Hour Law
- Employment Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Employment law attorney Melissa Mendoza obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida where she graduated cum laude and her Juris Doctorate from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University where she graduated with Honors in recognition for her excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. During her time in law school, Melissa gained invaluable experience as a clinician for the Hofstra Law Mediation Clinic and research assistant for a prominent First Amendment professor. These skills and experiences have helped shape her to be the fierce advocate she is today, working to make sure she is well prepared to fight for the rights of her clients.
Melissa believes in having a personal connection with each and every client. She is known for establishing a rapport with all of her clients and believes each deserve the equality and fairness guaranteed under the law. When fighting on the right side of justice, it is essential that clients know you can be trusted to not only fight for their rights but help them recover from the atrocities they endured. Melissa has made a legal career of being this person for her clients, becoming their trusted advisor, as well as their attorney, even when the dust from the process has settled.
Interesting facts about Melissa:
Melissa prides herself on her style knowledge. Being a fashionista, she makes sure to dress in a professional manner that also allows her to showcase the exciting and modern sides of being an attorney. Her style and fashion sense allow her to be noticed the moment she walks into the courtroom and demands the attention of every judge and juror in the room. Melissa is also the first generation of her family to be born in the US, having been born to two immigrant parents who worked tirelessly to give their children the best life possible.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018 - 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Melissa Mendoza Esq.
Included on the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York, May, 2013
J.D.
Honors: Forchelli, Curto Diversity Scholarship and Fellowship
Honors: Class of 2013 Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution Award
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: With Honors
Honors: President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society
Honors: Student Bar Association Diversity Affairs Coordinato
Honors: Hofstra Law Mediation Clinic
Non Legal Education
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University of South Florida,
Tampa,
Florida, May, 2009
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: National Honor Society
Honors: National Collegiate Honors Council
Honors: Golden Key International Honor Society
Honors: University of South Florida Honors College
Honors: College of Arts & Sciences Honor Society
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 2013
- New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Other Affiliations
- Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
Photo
Contact
The Nelson Tower
450 7th Avenue
30th Floor
New York City, NY 10123
Phone Number: 855-281-7046
Email: Send a message
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