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 37 years, every work day 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 42 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.

BAR ADMISSIONS:
Florida State Bar 1971

EDUCATION:
J.D, Case Western Reserve University School of Law - 1969
B.A (Business Administration) Ohio State University - 1966

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Meldon Law (Founding Attorney) 1971 - Present

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter of FACDL
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Assocation
Fifth Judicial Cirduit Bar Association
Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
NORML, Legal Committee
Florida Justice Association
Florida Bar Association
Florida Bar Activities
Florida Bar
Florida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee (Rules Committee for DUI, Driving While License Suspended, and other traffic related offenses.) Member 1992 – 2002, Chairman 1999 – 2000
Florida Bar Rules of Judicial Administration Committee (Rules Committee for all Felony, Misdemeanor and Civil Court Rules.) 1999 – 2000 Member
Florida Bar DUI Seminars Chairman 1997, 1999 to 2008
Florida Bar Civil Procedure Rules Committee 2002 – 2007 (Rules Committee for Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Cases)

HONORS AND AWARDS:
Top 100 Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers) 2013

CONTACT:
(Gainesville Office)
Meldon Law
703 N Main St Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352)-614-3705  
Toll Free: (888) 458-1482
Email: jmeldon@meldonlaw.com
Website: https://www.meldonlaw.com/member/

(Ocala Office)
Meldon Law
121 NW 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34475
Phone: (352) 897-2031  
Fax: (352) 373-8400
Toll Free: (888) 458-1482
Email: jmeldon@meldonlaw.com