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Lawyers in Melville, NY

215 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Melville by practice area, confirm the attorney's registration with the New York State Unified Court System, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Melville

Melville is a hamlet in Suffolk County on Long Island, known as a corporate office hub with a number of company headquarters based along its business corridors. Cases arising here are heard in Suffolk County's courts. The concentration of businesses in Melville has drawn a notable base of business, employment and real estate law firms, alongside more general practices serving Suffolk County residents.

This page lists Melville law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's registration status before reaching out.

Practice areas people search for in Melville

  • Business — company formation and contract disputes, an active area given Melville's role as a corporate office hub.
  • Employment — wage, discrimination and wrongful termination claims under state and federal law.
  • Real Estate — commercial and residential closings, leases and disputes across Suffolk County.
  • Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and support matters heard in Suffolk County's Supreme and Family Courts.
  • Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Suffolk County courts.
  • Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and estate administration filed in Suffolk County's Surrogate's Court.

How to choose a lawyer in Melville

Confirm the attorney is currently registered through the New York State Unified Court System public attorney search, which shows registration status, admission year and any public discipline. New York has no mandatory state bar, so this check is the key first step.

Ask whether the firm has relevant experience with your type of matter, particularly for business or employment issues given the local corporate presence, and who will be working on your file. Clarify billing before signing — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while business and employment matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and insist on a written agreement.

Free and low-cost help

Nassau/Suffolk Law Services provides free civil legal help to low-income Long Island residents in housing, family and benefits matters. The Suffolk County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost consultation, and nearby law schools operate clinics that take on supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed attorney.

For specific help, see business lawyers in Melville, or compare with lawyers in Mineola.

See also Lawyers in New York for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed New York attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.