Christopher Michael Mellino

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      Christopher Michael Mellino

      Cleveland, Ohio
      38 years of experience

      Biography

      Christopher Mellino is the owner and founder of The Mellino Law Firm. He has been representing Ohioans in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims for more than 30 years. His work on landmark cases, such as Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Medical Center (1994) and Watkins v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1998), has been instrumental in changing state law regarding medical malpractice and negligence. Chris has successfully recovered million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients and, with every case he takes on, he strives to hold negligent parties accountable. Call today for a free consultation.

      Practice Areas

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services, ID Number: 21843, Since 1984

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Founding Attorney & Owner The Mellino Law Firm LLC

      Year: 2001 - Current

      Description:

      Partner Kampinski & Mellino

      Year: 1984 - 2001

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      American Association for Justice Member (Current)

      Ohio Association for Justice Member (Current)

      International Society of Primerus Law Firms Consumer Law Institute (2012 - Current)

      Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys Director (2010 - Current)

      Ohio State Bar Association Member (1984 - Current)

      Ohio Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Section Chairman (2008 - 2009)

      Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum Lifetime Member (Current)

      Publications

      Was It A Mistake? Your Ohio Medical Malpractice Questions Answered Self (2011)

      Awards

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubbell

      • Top 100 Trial Lawyers

        National Trial Lawyers Association

      • Top 100 Litigation Lawyers

        American Society of Legal Advocates

      • Super Lawyers

        Super Lawyers 2019.0

        Note: Selected to Super Lawyers from 2009-2019

      • Best Lawyers

        Best Lawyers in America 2020.0

        Note: Recognized since 2009

      Education

      • Cleveland State University B.A. (1981)

        Year: 1977 - 1981

      • Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. (1984) | Law

        Year: 1981 - 1984

        Honors: cun laude

      Speaking Engagements

      Should The City of Cleveland Pass A Law Prohibiting Hospitals from Banning Patients, Meeting of Ohio Patients Rights Advocacy Group

      Mellino Law Firm

      Address:

      600 Superior Avenue Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114

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      Mellino Law Firm

      Address:

      19704 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

      phone no.

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