About Melissa
Melissa Negrin-Wiener is an attorney licensed to practice law in New York and known for her work in elder law. She blends a background in liberal arts and legal training into a practice that centers on legal issues affecting older adults and their families. Colleagues describe her as steady and practical in the way she handles client matters.
Her academic path began at Binghamton University, where she earned a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Law. She went on to attend Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, receiving her J.D. in 2002. The combination of philosophical inquiry and formal legal training shapes how she approaches complex questions and client counseling.
After law school, Negrin-Wiener pursued a career focused on matters that touch older adults and their caregivers. She is an attorney at Cona Elder Law PLLC. At the firm she works on cases that require both legal precision and sensitivity to personal circumstances. Her colleagues note that she takes a measured approach to problem solving and to communicating options to clients.
Her practice involves customary elder law concerns. She assists clients and their families with planning and decision-making tied to aging. That includes preparing documents, addressing care-related legal matters and helping families understand legal pathways available to them. She frames issues in clear terms so nonlawyers can make informed choices.
Negrin-Wiener maintains an active membership in the New York State Bar. She keeps current on regulatory and statutory developments that affect older adults, and she integrates changes in the law into client advice. She tends to emphasize practical outcomes and realistic planning rather than abstract legal theory.
Outside casework, she balances the mundane and the serious. She spends time reviewing client files, meeting with family members and making sure plans align with both legal requirements and personal wishes. Her courtroom appearances are occasional; much of her work takes place in conferences and office consultations.
She is based in New York and practices at Cona Elder Law PLLC. Her work centers on elder law and the legal issues that affect older adults and their families.
