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Melvin Bowen Wright
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Biography
Thank you for visiting my Avvo profile. I invite you to also visit our website at to find more information on my biography page and in our section on verdicts and settlements. I have practiced law for over 30 years in Orlando, Florida with an emphasis in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. If you or a loved one have been affected by an injury or death, do not hesitate to call for a free consultation.
My practice areas include motor vehicle, motorcycle, and trucking negligence, premises liability, product liability, nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, False Claims Act/Qui Tam/Whistleblower cases, insurance disputes, and general civil litigation.
Injured in an accident? You deserve a board certified lawyer with real trial experience.
Injured in a car or motorcycle accident? You deserve a board certified civil trial attorney.
Suspect medical negligence? You deserve a board certified civil trial attorney.
Suspect nursing home neglect or abuse? You deserve a board certified civil trial attorney.
Lost a loved one in an accident? You deserve a board certified civil trial attorney.
Injured by a defective product? You deserve a board certified civil trial attorney.
Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Other
9%
Car Accident
7%
12 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
7%
12 years
Government
7%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 40 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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Melvin Bowen Wright's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Derek | November 11, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Awesome Firm
Mel and his team were very effective and efficient every step of the way. Any questions or concerns that arose were responded to promptly and handled appropriately. The firm was very welcoming at a difficult time and I was fortunate to have had the experience of working with them. I have and will co...
Melvin Wright
Replied last November 16, 2016Thank you, Derek, for your kinds words. Our entire firm is dedicated to providing excellence in the practice of our profession at every level, and we are so happy when that professionalism is recognized.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping my son
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to Melvin "Mel" Wright and his whole team for all he has done for my son. At a very, very dismal time in our lives, when we literally felt all odds were against us because of very particular immunity laws surrounding our case, Mel fought long and h...
Melvin Wright
Replied last November 14, 2016Nothing is valued more at our firm than the high praise of a satisfied client under harsh circumstances. Thank you.
Posted by Margaret | October 13, 2014
Outstanding attorney
Thank you to Attorney Melvin B. Wright and Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter for representing me in a suite filed, maintaining the highest legal standards and ethics from beginning to end. The firm’s commitment provided impeccable legal representation that devoted its firm's full attention and resource...
Melvin Wright
Replied last May 28, 2015Margaret, Thank you so much. We are so pleased we were able to help. Sometimes the system isn't fair despite our best efforts. We are ecstatic that it worked in your case.
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2011
Very Knowledgeable and Supportive!
Melvin Wright was just the support we needed during a very difficult time. He was very responsive to our family needs, yet extremely knowledgeable during a difficult process. I would highly recommend him and would gladly recommend him to all family and friends.
Melvin Wright
Replied last June 21, 2017Thank you.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2009
medical malpractice wrongful death
Referred from attorney to attorney re: death of wife due to elective surgery. Wrongful death due to medical malpractice in Florida is very difficult to pursue. Mr Wright and his staff put together a case that not only ended with a favorable settlement but reconciled my family with the local MD. I...
Melvin Bowen Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mel Wright for over 20 years and he is an excellent attorney in the personal injury arena. Mel is professional, competent and easy to work with. I refer clients to Mel without hesitation and I strongly endorse him for clients seeking an excellent trial lawyer."
"Mel Wright is a watermark upon which all attorneys I know measure themselves. A professional. An advocate. A cornucopia of legal procedure. If I send a referral to Mel I always know that it will reflect well on me. He is a lion in the guise of a southern gentleman."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mel deserves every point of his perfect rating. Smart, creative, dedicated, and with a wealth of experience. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of knowing Attorney Wright for nearly 25 years. On many occasions I have referred my clients to Attorney Wright for his assistance to help them with a personal injury or malpractice matter. He and his colleagues at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter are no doubt pillars within the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Wright is a super lawyer in every sense and in many areas of Florida law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wright is an excellent attorney with a great reputation."
"I have had the privilege of working Melvin for the past six years. He is an aggressive, passionate attorney who always has his clients best interests at heart. His meticulous nature allows him to litigate and resolve the most complex of cases in a professional manner and to the extreme satisfaction of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mel's knowledge of a wide variety of areas including malpractice and wrongful death are unsurpassed. He always places his client's needs first and foremost."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michael Shemtoub
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Provides quality answers to Avvo community and very knowledgable"
"Mel is knowledgeable and experienced in all of his practice areas. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tops in the PI field!!"
"I have known Mel Wright for 13 years and have worked with him on several cases. Mel possesses extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of personal injury, wrongful death and nursing home negligence cases. Mel is a prime example of the highest level of zealous advocacy, integrity, and excellence in the legal field. I recommend Mel Wright without reservation."
"Mel Wright is a man of integrity, has a sterling reputation, and is a fearless trial lawyer. As a passionate advocate, his clients are truly lucky to have him. I endorse and recommend him without reservation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly intelligent and aggressively advocates for the rights of the consumer."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Best Lawyers In America, U S News & World Report
2020
Top 100 Superlawyers In Florida, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America, U S News and World Report
2018
Fellow, International Society of Barristers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil, Supreme Court of Florida
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers Magazine
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2017
Top 10 Product Liability Verdicts in Florida, Top Verdicts
2017
Top 50 Verdicts in Florida, Top Verdict
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Superlawyer, Law & Politics
2015
Trial Master Life Member, Trial Masters
2015
Standard Jury Instruction Committee - Civil, Supreme Court of Florida
2015
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Advertising Committee - Chair, Florida Bar
2013
Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission for the 9th Circuit, Florida Bar
2013
Life Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates
2013
Top Attorneys In Florida, Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Advertising Committee - Vice Chair, Florida Bar
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers In Florida, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Orlando's Top Lawyers, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2012
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top Lawyers In Florida, Miami Magazine and Wall Street Journal
2012
Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate, National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Lawyers in Orlando, Wall Street Journal
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Top Lawyers In Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Member: Advertising Committee, The Florida Bar
2010
Blue Ribbon Panel Member - Superlaywers, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission 5th DCA of Florida, Florida Bar Board of Governors
2010
Florida Legall Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The National Trial Lawyers
2010
Top Lawyers In Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The National Trial Lawyers
2009
Nominee - Judicial Nominating Commission for 9th Circuit, Florida Bar
2009
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Bar Registry Of Preeminent Lawyers, Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Law and Politics Magazine
2009
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2006
Board Certified Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
2005
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Board Certified Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Top Lawyers In America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1999
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate - Senior Specialist, American Bar Association accredited National Board of Legal Specialty Certification,National Board of Trial Advocacy
1996
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Shareholder, Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter
1900 - Present
Member, Colling Gilbert Wright
1993 - 2005
Attorney, Morgan Colling & Gilbert
1987 - 1992
Attorney, Gurney & Handley
1985 - 1987
Attorney, Walker Miller & Ketcham
Associations
2019 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2018 - Present
International Society of BarristersFellow
2015 - Present
ABOTA FoundationFellow
2015 - Present
Trial MastersMember
2013 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Product Liability Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)Member
1986 - Present
Florida BarMember - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
1985 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Member - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
2009 - 2009
Florida Justice AssociationNursing Home Committee Chairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
Sheffield v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, Co.
Verdict of $ 6,080,000
John Doe . Acme Co.
$ 5,270,000
Coleman v. Simongeli et al
$ 1,300,000
John Doe v. ACME Property Management
$ 3,000,000
Gene Walker v. Skyline Trucking
Verdict for Client $ 410,687
Kathleen Hutt v. Union Park Memorial
Settled After Appeal To Supreme Court
Estate Of George Dellinger v. Quality Health Care Center
Confidential Settlement
Estate of Eric Titus v. West Orange YMCA
One Million Dollar Verdict
Bennett v. Maitland Health Care Center
Confidential Settlement
Jane Doe v Acme Nursing Home
$1,300,000 Settlement
John Doe, a minor, v. Company
$ 1,110,000
John Doe, a minor, v. Company
$ 1,275,000
John Doe, a minor, v. Company
$ 1,000,000
In Re New England Compounding Bankruptcy
$ 200,000,000 Mass Tort Settlement
Education
1985
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Juris Doctor
1981
University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
1981
University of Georgia, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
BS
Speaking Engagements
2016
Masters of Justice
Common Law Collateral Source Rule in Florida
2016
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute
Direct Examination of Expert by Plaintiff
2015
Annual Convention
Nursing Home Legislative and Case Law Update
2015
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute
Cross Examination of Expert By Defense
2013
Handling Meningitis Claims Teleseminar
Building Your Meningitis Case
2008
Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues And Answers
Insurance Subrogation
2008
Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers
Identifying Automotive Defect Cases
2008
Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers
Retaining Experts
2008
Adult Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation
What The Court Considers
2007
Jury Selection In Florida
The Law of Jury Selection
2007
Jury Selection In Florida
Voir Dire Examination
2006
Long Term Care Litigation
Fraud And Abuse Claims
2003
Mass Torts Made Perfect
Keys To Winning Nursing Home Cases
Publications
2007
The Briefs - Orange County Bar Association
No Immunity For Car Rental Companies
2004
American Journal of Nursing
Born Into A Diaper
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
At fault driver has 25k um I have 10k um
28 Oct 2014
Q&A
CAR ACCIDENT; NOT AT FAULT; DISC HERNIATIONS AND DISC BULG IN 4 AREAS OF LOW BACK. ATTORNEY FEES, PIP
02 Feb 2014
Q&A
If I have stacked auto insurance in florida and my motorcycle is insured by another company and I don't take uninsured motorist
11 Jan 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Importance of Medical History
19 Nov 2011
Legal Guide
Guide to Landowner Liability For Motor Vehicle Accidents In Florida
21 May 2011
Legal Guide
Your "Independent" Medical Examination
02 Apr 2011