About Melissa M. Modzelewski

Melissa Modzelewski is a senior associate at WSHB's office in Hartford, Connecticut. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, particularly in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and employment litigation. She has also successfully defended various tort cases, including those related to sports and recreational activities.

Melissa has extensive experience representing corporations and individuals in state and federal courts in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She is adept at handling cases from inception through trial.

She attended Western New England University School of Law as a part-time evening student, where she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achieving the highest grade in her Trusts and Estates class. She also completed a Transactional Law Practice Concentration during her studies.

Before becoming an attorney, Melissa worked as a paralegal and continued in that role while attending law school, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

In addition to defending clients, she has experience representing plaintiffs, which provides her with a unique perspective and skill set when analyzing claims.

Honors & Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation in Hartford, CT (2026)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Transportation
  • Other 4
    • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
    • Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
    • Employment
    • Complex Tort and Casualty

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2021, Connecticut
    Massachusetts
    U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Hartford County Bar Association
    •Hampden County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western New England University School of Law
    Class of 2021
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Suffolk University
    Class of 2015
    B.S.
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Melissa M. Modzelewski was admitted in 2021 to the State of Connecticut.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Melissa M. Modzelewski is admitted to practice in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Melissa M. Modzelewski is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.