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Melvin Bowen Wright

Melvin Bowen Wright

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 35% Car / Auto Accident
    24 years
  • 30% Wrongful Death
  • 15% Trucking Accident
    24 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (30%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    801 N Orange Ave Ste 83
    Orlando, FL 32801
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About Me

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About me: Thank you for visiting my Avvo profile. I invite you to also visit our website at www.TheFloridaFirm.com to find more information on my biography page and in... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“medical malpractice wrongful death”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-02-19 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Referred from attorney to attorney re: death of wife due to elective surgery. Wrongful death due to medical malpractice in Florida is very difficult... more
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“Information Technology Manager”

Posted by: ashader, 2008-05-19 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My family and I recently employed the services of the Law firm Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter located in Orlando Florida. Mr. Melvin Wright was... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

19 endorsements

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Keith Robert Taylor

Mel is an excellent lawyer, is very knowledgeable in his field, and he vigorously pursues his clients' interests. I strongly recommend him for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Keith Taylor , Crystal River (FL), 9 months ago
Robert Waylon Thompson

I endorse this lawyers work and standing in the legal community. Mel is a dedicated member of Florida’s legal community with respect for and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Thompson , Panama City (FL), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 24 years since Melvin Bowen Wright was first licensed to practice law in GA.
  • 24 years since Melvin Bowen Wright was first licensed to practice law in FL.
  • 6 years since Melvin Bowen Wright was first licensed to practice law in TN.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Shareholder at Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter 2005–present
Attorney at Morgan Colling & Gilbert 1993–2005
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1985
University of Georgia Agricultural and Applied Economics Bachelor's Degree 1981

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale Hubbell Law Directory 2009
Bar Registry Of Preeminent Lawyers Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Member - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law National Board of Trial Advocacy
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I was rearended, and the other person was at...
Melvin's answer: Lars is correct. You may be entitled to a little extra compensation for "loss of use" during the... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
No Immunity For Car Rental Companies The Briefs - Orange County Bar Association 2007
Born Into A Diaper American Journal of Nursing 2004

Cases
Title:
Kathleen Hutt v. Union Park Memorial
Practice Area:
Car / Auto Accident
Outcome:
Settled After Appeal To Supreme Court
Description:
Represented Mrs. Hutt through appeal to the Supreme Court of Florida. Her case had been dismissed by the trial court, holding that a funeral home...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
What The Court Considers Adult Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation 2008
Insurance Subrogation Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues And Answers 2008
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