Jason M. Melton

Jason M. Melton, Esq., is a formidable advocate for individuals facing some of life’s toughest legal battles. With over 22 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to fighting for justice in personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases across Florida. Known for his tailored strategies and tenacious courtroom presence, Jason takes on big insurance companies, corporate giants, and complex cases with a personalized approach that puts clients’ needs first.

Whether dealing with a tragic personal injury or navigating a criminal defense, Jason’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes has consistently surpassed client expectations, providing them not just legal representation, but a voice when they need it most.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury – Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
• Criminal Law – Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Medical Malpractice – Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
• DUI & DWI
• Juvenile Law
• Maritime Law
• White Collar Crime
• Insurance Claims – Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Employment Law
• Social Security Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Traffic Tickets
• Entertainment & Sports Law
• Divorce
• Family Law
• Appeals & Appellate – Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
• Products Liability -Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
• General Civil

Professional Associations

Hernando County Bar Association (President 2007-2008)

The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

American Association for Justice

Florida Bar (Traffic Court Rules Committee)

Jurisdictions

Florida (Since 2002)

U.S. District Court, Middle & Southern Districts of Florida

Achievements

Lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum

AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Listed among Super Lawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters

Founding Member and President of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers

Named among the Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

Education

• J.D. from The Catholic University of America (2002): Honors: Dean’s Award 2001-2002; Students for Public Interest Law, Summer 2001 Award, U.S. Attorney’s Office
• B.A. in History from Southern Methodist University (1996)

Soft Perks & Fees

Free Consultation

Credit Cards Accepted (VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMEX)

Contingent Fees

Video Conferencing: FaceTime, Google Meet, Skype, Zoom, GoToMeeting, and more

Address

Main Office: Whittel & Melton, LLC 11020 Northcliffe Blvd Spring Hill, FL 34608 Telephone: (866) 608-5529

PASCO: 5318 Balsam St #A, New Port Richey, FL 34652, Phone: (727) 847-2299

PINELLAS: 5107 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, Phone: (727) 823-0000, Fax: (727) 898-2001

CITRUS COUNTY – INVERNESS: 111 W Main St #303, Inverness, FL 34450, Phone: (352) 726-0078

CITRUS COUNTY – BEVERLY HILLS: 5 William Tell Ln, Beverly Hills, FL 34465, Phone: (352) 726-0078

LAKE – SUMTER: 123 N Florida St, Bushnell, FL 33513, Phone: (352) 793-9330

MARION – THE VILLAGES: 510 Co Rd 466 #201W, The Villages, FL 32159, Phone: (352) 369-5334, Fax: (352) 556-4839

ALACHUA – LEVY: 5215 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608, Phone: (352) 264-7800

HILLSBOROUGH: 4401 W Kennedy Blvd #250, Tampa, FL 33609, Phone: (813) 221-3200

PALM BEACH: 3700 Airport Rd #401, Boca Raton, FL 33431, Phone: (561) 367-8777

MIAMI BEACH: 1000 5th St #208, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Phone: (866) 608-5529