Responsibilities
Melissa Csercsevits provides support to the General Counsel’s corporate functions and the Commercial Lines department by advising on various coverage issues. Additionally, she assists Conner Strong & Buckelew’s Claims Department in handling complex claims to ensure clients maximize their coverage under their insurance policies.
Background
Before joining Conner Strong & Buckelew, Melissa was a Partner at Cipriani & Werner, P.C. Her practice was dedicated to the defense of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured entities in workers’ compensation matters. Melissa had the opportunity to represent numerous Fortune 500 companies providing effective trial advocacy, as well as cost-saving pre-litigation guidance.
In addition to her caseload and litigation responsibilities, Melissa was integral to the development and overall growth of the workers’ compensation department. She is skilled in developing strategic relationships and cultivating collaboration and trust amongst various stakeholders. As an associate, she was personally responsible for marketing and securing the business one of the department’s largest self-insured clients.
Education
Widener University – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Widener University School of Law – Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
