Melvin B. Wright

Melvin B. Wright: Attorney with Colling Gilbert Wright
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Mr. Wright is admitted to all state courts in Florida and Georgia and in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. He has handled many trials in both state and federal courts in Florida, has handled numerous appeals to appellate courts in Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and has argued before the Supreme Court of Florida. He has been board certified in civil trial law since 1996. Board certification requires the trial of a minimum number of cases, passing a rigorous written examination, and favorable peer review. Mr. Wright is board certified by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, approved by the American Bar Association. He has been selected a "Superlawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine, has been selected as a member of Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine, and has been selected a member of the Top 100 Lawyers in Florida 2020 by Superlawyers Association. In addition, Mr. Wright has a "superior" rating with AVVO, a national attorney ratings website, and an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating in both ethics and legal ability and knowledge

(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board Of Legal Specialization And Education) (Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy) (Board Certified Civil Pre-Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy)
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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Trial Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Motor Vehicle And Trucking Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Insurance Law
  • Chemical Exposure
  • Products Liability
  • Federal Tort Claims

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, B.S., 1981
Law School Attended:
Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Georgia; 1986, Florida; 1986, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 2004, Tennessee
Memberships:
The Florida Bar; State Bar of Georgia; American Association for Justice; Florida Justice Association; Southern Trial Lawyers Association; Orange County Bar Association; American Board of Trial Advocates; National Board of Trial Advocacy; National Trial Lawyers Association
Birth Information:
Albany, Georgia, August 1, 1959
Reported Cases:
Union Park Memorial Chapel v Hutt, 670 So.2d 64 (Fla. 1996).
Certifications:
Board Certified Civil Pre-Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board Of Legal Specialization And Education
ISLN:
902608021
Hobbies & interests:
Hunting, strength training, reading, piano, guitar.

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
30% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

  • 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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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

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