Collin Melancon

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Collin Melancon

Lafayette, Louisiana

General,

Louisiana

Biography

After practicing for several years at one of the most respected and top rated defense firms in Louisiana, Collin and three other experienced lawyers formed Mansfield Melancon with the goal of providing his clients the personal attention that they deserve and expect from their attorney.

Collin has experience advocating for clients in both Louisiana federal and state courts. He has handled cases ranging from complex business disputes to individual disagreements. Collin is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Collin received his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he graduated summa cum laude and first in his class in the Louisiana Civil Law Division. Upon graduation, Collin received Loyola’s highest award to a graduating law student, the Spirit of St. Ignatius Award. During his time at Loyola, Collin was a member of Loyola’s Law Review for two years. He also participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competition. Collin also served as the Chief Justice of Loyola’s Honor Board.

Before practicing law, Collin served as a commissioned sheriff’s deputy in East Baton Rouge Parish, where he was assigned to the uniform patrol division. Collin’s experience as a police officer provides added value to his clients who are facing criminal charges.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

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

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

DUI & DWI

Collections

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Fees

Free Consultation - I provide an initial free consultation to meet with you and hear more about your case.
Credit Cards Accepted
Contingent Fees - A lot of personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee arrangement

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Louisiana

5th Circuit

Languages

English : Spoken, Written

Professional Associations

Louisiana Association for Justice Member (Current)

Louisiana State Bar Association &nbsp# 36582 Member (Current)

St. Thomas More American Inn of Court Member (Current)

American Bar Association Member (Current)

Louisiana State Bar Association Board Member of the Young Lawyers Division (2020 - Current)

New Orleans Bar Association Member (Current)

Awards

Spirit of St. Ignatius Award

Loyola University College of Law New Orleans

Note: Collin received Loyola's highest award given to a graduating law school student
Civil Law Award

Loyola University College of Law New Orleans

Note: Collin received the civil law award for graduating first in his class in the Louisiana Civil Law Division
Rising Star Award

Super Lawyers 2020.0

Note: Collin Melancon was selected to the exclusive list of 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers - Rising Stars in the practice area of Personal Injury. The Rising Stars list recognizes less than 2.5% of attorneys in Louisiana.

Education

Loyola University New Orleans J.D. | Civil Law

Honors: Collin graduated first in his class in the Louisiana Civil Law Upon division. He also received Loyola's highest award given to a graduating law student
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.A. | International Studies; Political Science