Melissa Cartaya

Overview

Melissa Cartaya focuses her practice on professional liability, employment and labor law, and general liability defense.

In the area of professional liability, Ms. Cartaya defends professionals including lawyers, architects, engineers, and insurance brokers in federal and state litigation as well as pre-litigation matters. Ms. Cartaya also represents those in construction trades including subcontractors and handles matters relating to construction delay claims and alleged contractual construction damages.

In the area of employment litigation, Ms. Cartaya represents and advises business and property owners on matters including protected-class discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters under federal, New York State, and New York City human rights laws. This includes practice in both federal and state courts, as well as before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and other local entities. Within this area, Ms. Cartaya has extensive experience representing non-profit and community-based organizations.

Ms. Cartaya is fluent in Spanish. As a first-generation American, Ms. Cartaya is passionate about being part of the American justice system.

Professional Memberships

• Westchester County Bar Association