Christina Michelson

Christina Michelson is an experienced employment litigator with a practice centered on workplace law, civil rights issues, and related disputes. She represents defendants across a wide range of matters, including employment claims, disciplinary actions, and labor proceedings. Her work reflects a steady focus on practical solutions and clear legal strategy.

Christina earned her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University, where she completed a B.A. in 2003. She later pursued her legal education at the City University of New York School of Law, earning her J.D. in 2008. This academic foundation prepared her for a career focused on advocacy, regulatory compliance, and employment-related litigation.

Christina has handled employment litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, and civil rights claims, as well as employee discipline and traditional labor matters. Her experience also includes teacher tenure arbitrations, lay-off appeals, and advising on internal employment procedures, allowing organizations to address disputes efficiently while managing legal risk.

Christina also brings litigation experience beyond employment law, including premises liability, automobile negligence, personal injury, and insurance coverage disputes. This broad background supports a well-rounded approach to case evaluation, motion practice, and dispute resolution in complex and contested legal environments.

Christina has received professional recognition for her work in the legal field. She was featured by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in 2017, 2018, and 2020. In addition, she was selected as a “New Leader of the Bar” by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2018.

Christina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York, maintaining active bar memberships in both jurisdictions. Her dual admissions allow her to manage matters that cross state lines while remaining attentive to jurisdiction-specific employment laws and procedural requirements.

Christina Michelson continues to focus her legal practice on helping employers and organizations navigate employment disputes with clarity and confidence. Through disciplined analysis and consistent advocacy, she works to resolve conflicts efficiently while supporting fair and lawful workplace outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Counsel, Methfessel & Werbel
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• City University of New York School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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