Douglas B. Melamed

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Douglas B. Melamed: Attorney with Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Douglas Melamed practices in all areas of insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage litigation. His practice has focused on products/premises liability, construction litigation, liquor liability, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice, negligent security, and professional liability and malpractice claims against directors/officers and errors/omissions claims. Additionally, he has developed a niche practice in representing and defending professional and amateur sports and athletic organizations and venues against liability claims in the aforementioned areas of litigation. He has successfully represented a diverse group of clientele including sports organizations and venues, child care centers, taverns/bars, roofers, general contractors, fire sprinkler companies, health care institutions, commercial plazas, security companies, product manufacturers, and insurers. In doing so, Mr. Melamed has handled every aspect of the litigation process from advanced motion practice to trial and all the way through to appeal. Mr. Melamed prides himself on always being available for the needs of his clients and bringing the highest level of professionalism and ethics to every case.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shareholder, 2013 to Present
•Bell & Melamed, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Managing Member, 2004 to 2013
•Ritter, Chusid, Bwona & Cohen, Boca Raton, FL
Associate, 2002 to 2004
•Michaud Bushman Boca Raton, et al, Boca Raton, FL
Associate, 2001 to 2002
•Milton, Leach, D’Andrea, Jacksonville, FL
Associate, 1998 to 2001

Community Involvement

•City of Coral Springs Youth Soccer League Member/Coach
•Boy Scouts of America Pack 246

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated, by Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2024-2026
•Cambridge Who’s Who, (2009-2010)

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Construction Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home & ALF Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Negligent Security Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Liquor Liability
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., Philosophy/History, 1992; University of Miami, M.S., Education and Sports Science, 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1998 Litigation Skills Honors; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., National Mock Trial Team
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

•The Florida Bar
•Defense Research institute
•Broward County Bar Association
•Florida Association of Self-Insureds
•National Fire Protection Association

Birth Information:
Suffern, New York, April 4, 1970
ISLN:
913213788

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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