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Jason Melton
The Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A.
111 West Main Street
Inverness, FL
Phone: (352) 726-0078 | Fax: (866) 439-2212
http://www.flcounsel.com
Full Service Florida Law Firm
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
The most common forms of negligence that cause a Personal Injury are:
• Car Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Motorcycle & ATV Accidents
• Cruise Ship Injuries
• Swimming Pool Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Slip and Fall
• Negligent Security
• Worker's Compensation
• Electrocution And Electrical Contact
• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
• Trucking and Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury - Defense
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
Our firm handles a variety of Federal and Florida State criminal issues including but not limited to:
• DUI or Drunk Driving
• DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
• Drug Trafficking
• Drug Possession
• Fraud
• Racketeering
• Burglary
• Public Corruption
• Assault
• Battery
• Firearm Offenses
• Sexual Battery
• Rape
• Economic Crimes
• Criminal Traffic Offenses
• Civil Traffic Infractions
• Manslaughter
• Murder
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact us online or call 1-866-608-5LAW (5529) to discuss your case with an attorney.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Appeals
- Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- False Identification
- Truancy
- Military Crimes (UCMJ)
- Misdemeanors
- Parole
- Probation
- Perjury
- Plea Negotiation
- Search & Seizure
- Victims' Rights
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Parking Tickets & Towing
- Traffic - Moving Violations
- Open Container
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DWI
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Expungement or Expunction
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Medical Marijuana
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insider Trading
- Insurance Claims
- Money Laundering
- Public Offerings
- Racketeering & RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Trade Secrets
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Bar Admissions
FL, Sep 2002
Bar Number: 605034
Other Court Admissions
Florida, U.S. District Court and Middle District of Florida.
Association Memberships
• Hernando County Bar Association
President, 2007-2008
Executive Board Member 2005-2007
• Teen Court Judge
• Hernando County Small Claims Mediation
• The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
• The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Association for Justice
• Traffic Court Rules Committee, Florida Bar
• Citrus County Bar Association
• Citrus-Hernando Inn of Court
Continuing Education
I attend seminars on various subjects.
Papers and Publications
• "Unlicensed, uninsured may have role in increased hit-and-runs" Ocala Star-Banner, December 21, 2008 - Suevon Lee
• "Red light cameras bringing in the bucks" Fox News 13, July 11, 2008
• "The legal perspective on car insurance" St. Petersburg Times, May 8, 2008 - Jason Melton, guest columnist
• "Kids Learn, Laugh During Mock Trial In County Courtroom" Hernando Today, May 8, 2008 - Linnea Brown
• "Gym Teacher Faces Felony" Hernando Today, January 18, 2008 - Kyle Martin and Linnea Brown
• "Commission election struggle is kept at a boil" St. Petersburg Times, January 5, 2007 - Michael Kruse
Example Cases
New Port Richey, Pasco County - Client was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and his third (3rd) DUI within ten (10) years. The possible sentence for these offenses was more than five (5) years in Florida State Prison. The Attorneys at the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton demanded that the client's right to complete discovery be fulfilled, but also that he receive his day in court before a jury of his peers. Our lawyers also demanded that the client's constitutional speedy trial rights be enforced. The State Attorney's Office did not recognize technical problems with their LSA/ DUI charging document or indictment and was not able to proceed with this matter.
Result: DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident - DISMISSED.
Spring Hill, Hernando County - Clients were traveling from the mall and were broadsided by a negligent driver. Demands were made from the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton that our clients be fully compensated for the injuries suffered that day and all pain and suffering. Those injuries included neck and back injuries, fractures and future treatment. The full amount of insurance applicable in this case was recovered without the need for a lengthy lawsuit. The matter was concluded within ten (10) months of the accident.
Result: $200,000 - Policy Limits
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
The Catholic University of America
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Year:
2002
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Southern Methodist University
City:
Dallas
State:
TX
Year:
1996
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
Florida
Firm Focus and History
The Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A., is a full-service Florida law firm in the area of Personal Injury and Criminal Law, with a focused emphasis on all legal matters surrounding Driving Under the Influence or DUI. To that end, our office commonly represents those who are victims of DUI and those wrongly charged with DUI. Our attorneys serve clients in Gainesville, Tampa, Ocala, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Inverness, Bushnell, New Port Richey, Dade City and Clearwater as well as clients throughout Alachua County, Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Marion County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sumter County and Levy County. In addition, we often act as co-counsel or as advisory lawyers to other law firms on various cases throughout the state of Florida.
The Florida Personal Injury cases we handle include automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, death and serious injuries, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home abuse and negligence cases as well as premises liability matters involving slip and fall claims, boating, cruise ship and other forms of maritime-related injuries and insurance claim disputes. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of the above, contact us online or call 1-866-608-5LAW(5529) to meet with an attorney about your case.
Previous Employment Summary
• U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas
• U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel, Litigation, Washington, D.C.
• State Attorney's Office, Montgomery County, Maryland
Activities and Awards
Media:
Co-Host 'Law Talk' - WWJB 1450 AM RADIO, Brooksville, Weekly Show 12:35-1:00 p.m.
Bay News Nine
NBC Channel 8
St. Petersburg Times
Tampa Tribune
Fox News 13
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A better informed client is always better off. However, the danger lies in where the information is obtained. There is so much drivel and badly thought out "legal" ideas on the internet and television, it's usually best to just ask your own attorney whatever questions you may have.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In some cases (for example, contractual review), this is extremely important.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Coaching or "Ghosting" cases is frowned upon by the Florida Bar and not a part of our practice.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Being a lawyer was the best fit for my skill set, and around 16, it began to sink in that professional sports was not going to work out.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I grew up in a household that was led by a non college-educated entrepreneur. The types of decisions, struggles and triumphs that come with such a household help make me a better man and better lawyer today.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It was best suited with my personal background and former prosecutorial career experience.
What do you like best about your career?
Lawyers love to say "helping people". But, I really believe that the best part of the job is representing all types of people. We as lawyers get the greatest glimpse at the human story - all sides.
Tell us about your law firm:
The Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A. is a full-service Florida law firm in the area of Personal Injury and Criminal Law, with a focused emphasis on all legal matters surrounding Driving Under the Influence or DUI. To that end, our office commonly represents those who are victims of DUI and those wrongly charged with DUI.
What are your strengths and style?
We are a results-driven law firm, and everything we do is with an eye towards results.
Personal Interests:
Outside of the law, our firm is commonly entered in local golf tournaments, and of course, closely follows Gator football.
Fax
(866) 439-2212
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Our office speaks Spanish.
Additional Offices
New Port Richey, FL
5435 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL
(727) 847-2299
Ocala, FL
118 SW Fort King Street
Ocala, FL
(352) 726-0078
Spring Hill, FL
4121 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 666-2121
Tampa, FL
1000 N. Ashley Drive
Suite 500
Tampa, FL
(813) 221-3200
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
It varies depending on the case and individual.
Hourly Rates
It varies depending on the case and individual.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, we offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
It varies from case to case.
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