Melissa L. Zittel

Practice Area

Ms. Zittel’s practice includes the defense of hospitals, physicians and other allied health care professionals against claims of malpractice as well as the defense of hospitals and nursing homes with regard to claims of negligence.  

Additionally, Ms. Zittel advises physicians confronted with disciplinary proceedings and licensing matters.

Education/Experience

Ms. Zittel is a graduate of Cornell University, where she graduated with distinction.  She received her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where she graduated cum laude.  Ms. Zittel served as the Business Editor for the Buffalo Law Review.

Ms. Zittel is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.  She is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Erie County, and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York.

Community Involvement

Ms. Zittel serves as an elected Town Justice for the Town of Eden.