Misty D. Marris

Misty D. Marris is a skilled litigator with extensive experience handling legal matters from start to finish. She manages a diverse caseload that includes employment law, commercial litigation, class actions, civil rights violations, RICO, and criminal defense. Her comprehensive legal background positions her as a strategic and effective courtroom advocate.

Misty earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors in Philosophy, Politics, and Law from Binghamton University in 2004, making the Dean’s List. She then received her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 2007. During law school, she was a Senior Staff Editor for the New York International Law Review and earned a CALI Award for Excellence in the Elder Law Clinic.

Misty began her career in a private criminal defense firm, where she focused on family law, child custody, domestic abuse, and trial-level criminal cases. Her practice expanded with time, including roles in a national firm where she represented a wide spectrum of businesses, and an in-house legal role at a major insurance company handling coverage and litigation strategy.

Misty also brings public service experience from her work at the New York State Attorney General’s Office, where she supported prosecutors on complex civil rights, consumer fraud, RICO, and sensitive crimes cases. This role strengthened her litigation and investigative skills across both civil and criminal matters, giving her a comprehensive understanding of high-stakes enforcement actions.

Misty D. Marris brings an informed, strategic approach to every case she handles, ensuring her clients receive thorough and determined representation at every stage. She applies her broad legal knowledge and courtroom experience to protect her clients’ rights in complex and high-stakes matters. She also offers legal insight as a commentator on national TV and radio platforms, focusing on criminal law, civil rights, and litigation. Her ability to explain legal issues clearly makes her a trusted voice on pressing legal topics.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York City Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• St. John’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Binghamton University
  BA in Philosophy, Politics & Law

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