Melissa F. Wernick

Melissa F. Wernick is an experienced litigator with trial experience in both criminal and civil matters. Her practice focuses on white collar criminal defense, regulatory investigations, and complex civil litigation. Whether in the criminal or civil arena, Melissa guides clients through sensitive and difficult matters.

Melissa regularly represents clients in the healthcare industry who have been accused of fraud, both in criminal healthcare fraud and anti-kickback matters, as well as in civil RICO and Insurance Fraud Prevention Act cases. She also represents individuals and companies under government investigation for suspected bank and wire fraud, securities violations, and other regulatory matters.

Melissa regularly appears in State and Federal court in both New Jersey and New York, as well as a number of alternative dispute resolution forums.

Outside of the firm, Melissa is an active member and current secretary of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association, New Jersey Chapter. She also sits on the Board of Trustees for Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, as well as JCC MetroWest, and is a member of the Business Professional Network for the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. In the past, she served as a mentor for NJ LEEP, which provides law-related educational opportunities and academic skill building programs for urban youth in northern New Jersey.

Melissa also volunteers her time as a member of the District VB Fee arbitration panel, appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court, where she assists attorneys and clients in adjudicating fee disputes.