Mr. Melvin David Stack

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Mr. Melvin David Stack: Attorney with Every & Stack
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Instructor, Criminal Justice Program, University of Central Florida, 1993. Assistant State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, 1980-1988. Designated Assistant to Statewide Grand Jury, 1984. Senior Trial Counsel and Special Prosecutor, Seventh Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, 1984-1987. Division Chief, Special Prosecution Division, Seventh Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, 1987-1988. Designated Assistant Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, 1988-1990. Legal Counsel for Volusia County Sheriff, Forfeiture Law, 1989-1990. Member, Florida Association of Police Attorneys, 1989-1990.

(Board Certified Criminal Trial lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) (Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy)
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Probate Law
  • Trust Law
  • Estate Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Forfeiture Law
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., summa cum laude, 1976
Law School Attended:
Stetson College of Law, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Florida; 1985, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Volusia County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1985-1987; Member, Sections: Real Property and Trust Law, Elder Law, Criminal Law); The Florida Bar (Member, Rules of Criminal Procedure Committee, 1983; Grievance Committee of the Seventh Circuit, 1996-1997; Chairman, 1997 and 1998; Sections on: Real Property; Probate; Trust Law; Elder Law; Criminal Law); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Seventh Circuit Chapter); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Birth Information:
Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 1955
Certifications:
Board Certified Criminal Trial lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
ISLN:
903492834

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Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (23 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

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/23/13 in Probate Administration

    I am well aware of Mr. Stack's abilities and professionalism. He is an excellent Probate attorney. RT

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/23/13 in Personal Injury

    I am well aware of Mr. Stack's abilities and reputation. He is an excellent probate attorney. RT

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/18/13 in Probate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/17/13 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/17/13 in Criminal Defense

    Mel is Board Certified and maintains the highest level of legal knowledge and ethics. I have been familiar with him for the 30 years I have been practicing law and have always considered him a mentor as well as a colleague.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/17/13 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/17/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/17/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/13 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/17/13 in Estate Planning

    Have never been in practice with Mr. Stack but have known him as a professional for many years. He is highly competent and very well regarded. I have referred many to him, including family members.

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4.7/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

I recently went through the settling of my deceased brother's estate. I appointed as executor. Melvin Stack and his most competent and professional paralegal, Jenne'a Defeo, handled all aspects of th...

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