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Melvin Bowen Wright

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Melvin Bowen Wright
Injured in an accident? You deserve a board certified lawyer with real trial experience.
5.0 star rating
I highly recommend Mr. Wright
- Al, a Nursing Home Abuse client
5.0 star rating
medical malpractice wrongful death
- a Medical Malpractice client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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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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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($200-$400/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter
    801 N Orange Ave Ste 830
    Orlando, Florida 32801
    Office: 407-712-7300
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  • 801 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 830
    Orlando, FL 32801
    Office: 407-712-7300
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  • 801 N Orange Ave Ste 83
    Orlando, FL 32801
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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“I highly recommend Mr. Wright”

Posted by: Al, 2008-04-28 almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: Melvin Wright's legal acumen and service was exceptional. He was recommended to me through an attorney friend, and was able to obtain a just... more
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“medical malpractice wrongful death”

Posted by: a Medical Malpractice client, 2009-02-19 almost 3 years ago.

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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Peer Endorsements

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Kim Michael Cullen

I am proud to endorse Melvin Wright. Mel is truly both a scholar and a gentleman. He is an immensely skilled and innovative advocate who takes... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kim Cullen , Winter Park (FL), 6 months ago
Richard Errol Johnson

If one word describes Mel Wright, it is "authentic." He is straightforward. He operates without guile or pretension and he succeeds. I don't know... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Johnson , Tallahassee (FL), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since Melvin Bowen Wright was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 1985 01/13/2012
Florida Member in Good Standing 1986 03/05/2011
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 2004 04/09/2009
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
Top Lawyers in Orlando Wall Street Journal 2011
Top Lawyers In Orlando Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Southern Trial Lawyers Association 2009-present
Member - Board Certified in Civil Trial Law Florida Bar 1986-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 6 Legal Guides
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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

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Insurance Subrogation Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues And Answers 2008
Identifying Automotive Defect Cases Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers 2008
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