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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I have been a Florida Trial Lawyer since 1971 when I had my first jury trial in Gainesville, and I have been in and out of the courtroom ever since. As a Trial Lawyer I enjoy helping people get their lives back together after a serious accident or an arrest. I consider myself an expert in negotiating settlements as well as trying cases in the courtroom. I have the determination and experience to go head to head with the big and powerful insurance companies that try to take advantage of people who were injured through no fault of their own. I always fight hard to get every one of my clients the justice they deserve.
I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, came to Gainesville in 1970 after graduating law school at Case-Western Reserve University, passed the Florida Bar, and opened my practice in downtown Gainesville in 1971. After 47 years, I still enjoy going to work, getting to know and help my clients that come to my office from all over North Florida, working with my amazing staff, and fighting for the rights of individuals and for the justice they are entitled to.
Throughout my years in Gainesville, I have enjoyed giving back to the community through numerous community service activities. My recent public service contributions are my three Consumer Guide Books. I am very proud of these books which are a culmination of my 47 years of legal experience and insights. It is my intention that these books help the people of Florida from making mistakes that can negatively affect their lives for many years.
As an attorney, I concentrate on personal injury accident and wrongful death cases as well as DUI/ Criminal Defense. I regularly attend seminars to stay up to date on emerging trends and technology in these fields of law. In addition, over the past 20 years I have lectured and been chairman of many legal seminars in Florida.
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Founding Attorney Meldon Law
Year: 1971 - Current
Description:
Florida State Bar  # 138179 Member (1971 - Current)
Florida Bar DUI Seminars Chairman and Lecture (1997 - 2008)
Florida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee Chairman and Member (1992 - 2002)
Florida Bar, Rules of Judicial Administration Committee Member (1999 - 2000)
Coram Nobis Revisited Florida Bar Criminal Law Section Newsletter (March, 1992)
Coram Nobis Update Florida Bar Criminal Law Section Newsletter (December, 1992)
National Trial Lawyers 2013.0
Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. (1969) | Law
Year: 1966 - 1969
Ohio State University - Columbus B.S. (1966) | Business Administration
Year: 1962 - 1966
Gainesville Office
703 North Main Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32601
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(352) 373-8400
Ocala Office
1326 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(352) 373-8400
Fort Lauderdale Office
1 East Broward Blvd, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(352) 373-8400
Lake City Office
2941 W US Hwy 90, Suite 117, Lake City, FL 32055
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed