Melissa H. Luckman

Experience

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  Law office of Leonard R. Sperber

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

  Associate Attorney

  Associate (February 2011-August 2012); Paralegal/Assistant (2000-February 2011)- Conducted various aspects of civil litigation in several practice areas, includingmatrimonial, family custody, commercial, trusts & estates, and real estate matters.- Drafted pleadings, conducted discovery, conducted legal research.

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  Melissa Luckman Realty

  Jan 2010 - now

  Real Estate Broker

  Accomplished Real Estate Sales Agent with proven sales track record. Able to generate own business through aggressive prospecting and networking. Successful in closing business, working with owners and investors, as well as purchasers, and developing long term relationships with clients.

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  Law Office of Melissa Luckman, Esq.

  Jun 2011 - now

  Attorney

  - Practice concentration on representing buyers, sellers, banks, and lenders in all aspects of transactional residential and commercial real estate. - National consultant to legislative and state agencies regarding disaster preparation, recovery and redevelopment.- Researched and drafted legislation, policy papers & memorandum.- Draft wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.- Draft and negotiate personal contracts such as leases, employment agreements, or loan modification documents.- Drafted and reviewed contracts including intellectual property, non-compete and non-disclosure, employment, service, and lease agreements to protect Company interests.- Prepared, reviewed, and revised Company correspondence related to Better Business Bureau, Attorney General, customer, attorney, and media inquiries and/or matters.- Established numerous corporations and limited liability companies for successful entrepreneurs.- Admitted in the Southern and Eastern Federal District Courts Show less

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  TORINO & BERNSTEIN, P.C.

  Jul 2011 - May 2014

  Associate Attorney

  - Conducted various aspects of civil litigation in several practice areas, including insurancedefense, plaintiffs' bodily injury and real estate matters.- Drafted pleadings, closing statements, conducted discovery.- Drafted numerous appellate briefs for the N.Y. Court of Appeals

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  Touro Law Center

  May 2014 - Dec 2018

  The mission at the Disaster Relief Clinic is to assist New York Sandy-affected households with a focus on Nassau and Suffolk Counties. -Promoting a fair, inclusive, and sustainable recovery, with the outcome of vibrant and resilient communities.-Practice areas include federal and state recovery programs, insurance litigation, administrative appeals processes’, and mediation/arbitration-Consultant to local, state and federal government offices on disaster response and preparedness, NFIP Re-Authorization and the NY Rising program ran by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery-Represented in excess of 1,500 homeowners, recovering over $3,000,000 in flood insurance proceeds, terminating over $175,000 in FEMA IHP Recoupments , and providing assisting with NY Rising-Cultivating relationships with communities, nonprofits, consulting attorneys and experts, policymakers, Congressional staff and media.-Host legal & educational outreach programs for homeowners, non-profit organizations, and professionals-President’s Pro Bono Award, New York State Bar AssociationThe Disaster Relief Clinic also teaches lawyering skills essential to the practice of law while assisting clients who have been impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Under faculty supervision students will represent and advocate for clients, in both litigation and transnational practice. As the Clinic provides a wide range of legal services, many areas of the law are relevant to the course: administrative law, construction law and contracts, environmental law, insurance law, and property. The Clinic works cooperatively with other organizations reposing to the disaster and often hosts and assists in community education and outreach programs. Show less

  • Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Disaster Relief Law Clinic

    May 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Practitioner-in-Residence, Disaster Relief Law Clinic

    Jun 2015 - May 2016

  • Staff Attorney, Disaster Relief Law Clinic

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Briarcliffe College

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal Studies Program

  Adjunct Faculty Paralegal Studies Program Introduction to Law: This course introduces students to the formal, social, and ethical complexities of law and to the workings of the judicial system. Specific topics include the fundamental procedures and practices of civil, criminal, corporate, commercial, and family law.Estates, Trusts, and Wills: This course covers the organization and jurisdiction of the surrogate court, the drafting and execution of wills, the administration of estates, trusts, and wills. Show less

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  Compass 82

  Jan 2016 - now

  - Monitors compliance with all contracts and reports to Executive Director and Board regarding same- National consultant to legislative and state agencies regarding disaster preparation, recovery and redevelopment- Oversees all grant seeking including research, proposal writing and reporting requirements- Research and draft legislation, policy papers & memorandum- Program Manager of Florida's Hurricane Ian Non-Congregate Sheltering Program

  • Director of Development & Compliance

    May 2019 - now

  • Chief Counsel

    Jan 2016 - May 2019
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  American Bar Association

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

  Young Lawyer Division Disaster Services Team Member

  Through the Disaster Legal Services Program, the ABA Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors at no charge.The ABA YLD has been called upon to provide Disaster Legal Services through its relationship with FEMA. Working with state bar associations in the affected areas Disaster Legal Services’ toll-free hotlines have been established for survivors who cannot afford a lawyer. Disaster-related legal issues involve areas such as bankruptcy, contract and contractor problems, landlord/tenant, wills and insurance. Since September 2007 the ABA YLD has responded to 157 declared disasters in 43 states and 2 U.S. territories. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/disaster_legal_services.html Show less

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  United Way of Long Island

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Attorney

  - Coordinate all real estate transactions, both residential and commercial, and ownership transfers between Non-Profit organizations. Work with affiliated non-profit organizations on the planning and implementation of affordable housing and housing for those with special needs.- Representation of Superstorm Sandy clients in federal and state recovery programs, construction project management, administrative appeals process', and mediation/arbitration.

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  Dynamic Labs

  Aug 2020 - now

  VP Strategic Business Development

  Founded in 1996, Dynamic Laboratories Inc. is an American owned and operated independent manufacturer and supplier of cutting edge optical consumable supplies to optical professionals, retail stores, and labs. Dynamic Laboratories has grown to be a true full-service supplier to independent retail stores, retails chains and wholesale labs. We own numerous exclusive products, trademarks and patents. Some of our most notable products, including AR Fog Stopper, our proprietary sanitizer solution SanuGel™ Hand Sanitizer, and Screen Clarity™ Disinfecting Gel Screen Cleaner and are manufactured, bottled and shipped from our state-of-the-art lab located in Ronkonkoma, New York.The year 2020 has marked a year of extreme challenge and change. Dynamic quickly responded accordingly with AR Fog Stopper which allows you to see clearly and fog free regardless of what type of lenses you have. While other fog prevention products can only be used on certain types of lenses, AR Fog Stopper is the best performing fog prevention treatment that can be used on all types of lenses, including Plastic, Glass and Lenses with anti-reflective coating. https://dynamiclabs.net/product/premium-ar-fog-stopper/We are proud to say that 24 years later Dynamic Labs continues to come up with innovative solutions for its 10,000+ customers around the world while employing more than fifty people at its headquarters in Ronkonkoma, NY. Show less