J.D., The Catholic University of America
University of San Diego School of Law
Comparative Law Institute, Florence, Italy
B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1996
• Hernando County Bar AssociationMember Since: 2005
President, 2007-2008 Executive Board Member, 2005-2007• Hernando County | Sumter County Professionalism PanelAppointed by Chief Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, 2013 – Present• Teen Court Judge• 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• National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
Throughout his career, Jason Melton has earned a reputation for standing up for people whose lives have been changed by serious injuries and wrongful death. He develops personalized legal strategies for every client, combining thorough preparation with aggressive advocacy to pursue the best possible outcome. After beginning his legal career representing victims in Florida’s criminal justice system, Jason transitioned his passion for protecting individuals into civil litigation, where he regularly takes on insurance companies and large corporations on behalf of injured clients and their families.
Jason’s dedication and results have earned him recognition from some of the legal profession’s most respected organizations. He is a Life Member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reflecting his success in obtaining substantial recoveries for clients. He also holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been selected as a Florida Super Lawyer, and was recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 Motorcycle Injury Lawyers by the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers. In addition, Jason has been named among the Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for his work on cases exceeding $2 million in value—an honor awarded to fewer than one-half of one percent of litigators across the country.
Florida Justice Association
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