Nicholas was born and raised in Watertown, CT and is a graduate of Watertown High School. Nicholas graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2007. While attending the University of Connecticut he served as the President of Omega Chi Epsilon and he was also inducted into Tao Beta Pi, both highly selective and prestigious engineering honor societies. Thereafter, Nicholas graduated Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2010 where he served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Quinnipiac Health Law Journal. 

Nicholas is also a licensed Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson and a member of the Greater Waterbury Board of Realtors; he brings with him years of real estate experience. He also has several years experience in the construction industry; working in both non-management and management positions for his family’s construction business, Mancini Brothers Construction Co., based in Watertown, CT.

Nicholas joined the firm in January 2011 and is excited to be a crucial part of a rapidly expanding operation. He is eager to serve the needs of clients and feels that communication is crucial for adequate and successful representation.    

Nicholas resides in Watertown with his wife and remains active in his community; more recently, he became a member of the Pontelandolfo Community Club in Waterbury, CT. In his leisure time, Nicholas enjoys traveling, hiking, golfing and attending sporting events. In the near future, he aspires to learn and become fluent in both Italian and Spanish.

Cristin is a paralegal in the firm’s Personal Injury Department, where she has six years experience.  Her warm and friendly demeanor is only surpassed by her quick wit and strong work ethic.  She has a very strong bond with all her clients and has the ability to put them at ease.  Cristin takes all matters seriously as she understands how stressful the issues caused by accidents  and negligent injuries can be.  She tries to take as much off the client’s plate as possible, so their only need is to focus on getting better.

Cristin is married with one son, and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.  Her passions include coaching her son’s sports teams, and playing poker, any style.  Although she is an accomplished player of all variations, Cristin is extremely accomplished when it comes to Texas Hold ‘Em, routinely beating friends and foes alike. She also enjoys singing, and has wowed crowds as far as Atlantic City, New Jersey with her sultry, full voice.

Christine is the newest addition to our Personal Injury Division. She is a life-long resident of Connecticut. She graduated from Mercy High School in Middletown and Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Psychology. After being laid off in 2008, Christine went back to school to pursue her Associates Degree - Paralegal and graduated with high honors. She is so happy to have a degree that she can use in the real world and to be doing something she enjoys.

She lives in Meriden with her boyfriend and their zoo of animals. Christine likes to spend time with her friends and family and enjoys reading, traveling and playing on her computer, phone, and any gadget put in front of her.

Alissa has been with the firm since June 2009. She is employed as a paralegal in the firm's Workers' Compensation Division.

Alissa is a lifelong Connecticut resident.  She graduated from Watertown High School in 2003, an esteemed member of the Honor Society.  After graduation she attended The University of New Haven, majoring in forensic science. During her years there she came to realize that science didn’t spark her interest as she originally thought it would, although she truly enjoyed the law behind the forensics.  Shortly thereafter, she transferred colleges and began attending Western CT State University, with a major in Justice and Law Administration.  Making the switch and changing majors was one of the best decisions she has ever made, and now truly enjoys what she does every day. 

Alissa currently resides in Watertown and enjoys spending time with friends and family.  She studied a Korean style of karate, specifically the art of Tang Soo Do for a period of ten years and was an instructor in the Town of Plymouth for four years.  She currently holds the rank of first degree black belt.  Alissa is an avid NASCAR fan and frequents the races on weekends.  She also enjoys watching The New York Yankees and New England Patriots do what they do best.  

Melissa attended Watertown High School and has been employed with BJM LAW since its inception in 2004, filling a variety of roles as the need aroused.  Whether it was filling in for someone on vacation, taking care of the finances or the offices’ needs, Melissa was always there. 

Due to her dedication and resilience, the firm finally realized that it needed to employ Melissa in a full time capacity as of 2008. Currently the Director of finance and administration, her job responsibilities involve overseeing the firm’s budgets and handling both accounts payable and receivable, reporting directly to its office manager and Attorney Mongelluzzo.

Additionally, Melissa is responsible for the human resources department as well the firm’s charitable donations. Finally, her biggest contribution to the firm has been her marketing and advertising acumen.  She, in addition to managing the advertising and marketing budget, is also responsible for, and has a hand in the creating of all print and media advertising for the firm.

Melissa was born and raised in Watertown, where she currently resides.  She is married with three children who are all involved in an array of recreational sports including field hockey, lacrosse, football, wrestling, baseball and soccer. She enjoys watching them all, but has recently grown fond of watching NFL games with her husband and sons. She also looks forward to vacationing each year with family and friends.