Ignatius John Melito - New York, NY
Attorney at Melito & Adolfsen P.C.
Insurance Coverage Litigations Lawyers in New York, NY
233 Broadway Suite 2070 New York, NY 10279
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
New York Insurance Coverage Litigations Lawyer
Updated: 06/12/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Coverage Litigations
- Contractual Liability
- Notice and Cooperation Conditions
- Bad Faith
- Construction Defect Claims
- Personal and Advertising Injury
- Appellate Practice
Attorney Information
Overview
IGNATIUS JOHN MELITO, a founding partner of Melito & Adolfsen P.C., has been handling insurance coverage litigations and advising clients on insurance coverage matters for more than 30 years. His areas of expertise include additional insured coverage, contractual liability, notice and cooperation conditions, bad faith, personal and advertising injury, and construction defect claims under general liability policies. Matters handled by Mr. Melito and his firm have resulted in many significant court decisions determining the law in these areas. Mr. Melito also handles a variety of claims under professional liability, D&O, and E&O policies. He also has an extensive appellate practice and has handled hundreds of appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (Insurance Coverage)
Other Sources of Feedback About Ignatius John Melito
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 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
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2006 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 1976
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Law Review: Fordham Law Review, Managing Editor, 1975 - 1976
Non Legal Education
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Fordham University, 1972
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
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Founding Partner
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- New York County Lawyers Association
Contact
233 Broadway
Suite 2070
New York, NY 10279
Phone Number: 212-238-8900
Fax Number: 212-238-8999
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.melitoadolfsen.com
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