Melissa Sarsten Polito
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 About Melissa Sarsten Polito
Melissa Sarsten Polito is a lawyer based in Short Hills, NJ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2027. Melissa Sarsten Polito is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Short Hills, New Jersey
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Dentons U.S. LLP
Education: Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Short Hills, NJ
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