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Michael Melonakos was born in Monroe, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, where he majored in finance and international business and was the president of his fraternity. After graduation, Mike headed down to the University of Georgia for law school, and he’s been in the South ever since. While at UGA Law, Mike served as a notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property, was a teacher’s assistant to first-year law students in Contracts, and co-founded the Business Law Society.
As a young lawyer, Michael spent several years working for two of Atlanta’s premier insurance defense firms. He represented locally and nationally-known trucking companies, automobile insurers, and premises liability insurers in defense of lawsuits filed by accident victims. When Mike made a career move to the plaintiff’s side, his tenure in the large law firm environment and representation of prominent insurance companies provided Mike the experience necessary to obtain hundreds of favorable settlements and verdicts for his personal injury clients.
After a decade of practicing law in Atlanta, Michael and his wife Bren decided it was time to move back to Bren’s hometown of Greenville, SC so they could help accident victims in the Upstate area and be a part of a beautiful, growing city.
Michael’s experience in Atlanta’s fast-paced environment gives him a big advantage, as he has seen every type of injury and fact pattern and knows how to maximize the value of every case.
When not working for his personal injury clients, Michael volunteers for the Greenville Bar Association. He regularly volunteers at his children’s schools and attends St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and playing golf.
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State: South Carolina
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Acquired: 2008
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Posted by gina | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very pleasant, low keyed person to work with! He was easy to get a hold of through his office and always responded punctually to my calls. Best of all, he got more than double the amount that was first offered me!
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My legal case was not a big one, so I decided to work with the insurance company myself to reach a reasonable settlement. At first the insurance representative could not have been nicer and more interested in my wellbeing as we discussed all my pain, medical visits, etc. That was until we began talki...
Posted by Steven | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I'm a person that apon hiring Mr Melonakos was very skeptical of lawyers and the processes, especially my case. Mr Melonakos from start to finish was very upfront on what I could expect and never wavered from his plan to win my case! He is one of the most organized and methodical attorneys I've eve...
Posted by Mackenzie | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
He was a great lawyer. Very skilled. Very understanding and a good guy!!!! Handled everything with my case from start to finish. Helped me get the proper doctor care. I would highly recommend him!!
Thank you Mackenzie! It was our pleasure serving you.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Michael Melonakos was beyond amazing. Heartfelt concern for what I was experiencing in the aftermath of my accident . Always engaged and responsive. Set me up with one of the best Orthopedic Physicians in Atlanta. A success story for all. Forever grateful for his services.
"I have known Michael since law school and I endorse him without reservation. I have repeatedly referred him clients and receive the most glowing reports from our clients about his work. Great jurist and hardworking are two of many positive traits Michael possess."
"Mike is an excellent advocate for his clients, I would recommend him. As a former insurance defense attorney, he understands how to posture a case to achieve great results for his clients."
"Mike is lawyer who does rock solid work but is always looking for an edge, to get better, to make his cases stronger. As a result, he gets results. He's a pleasure to work with as co-counsel and his clients have clearly enjoyed his counsel."
"I have worked with Michael before and found him to be extremely talented. He also acted in the best interests of the client at all times. I gladly endorse Michael."
"Mike is a very smart lawyer and someone I'd trust to refer a client to for personal injury matters. He is great client advocate and not afraid to take on the difficult cases"
"Michael is extremely knowledgeable. I have sat in on many of his lectures and learned valuable information. Great attorney and great guy!"
"Michael is an incredibly nice, smart, and hard-working attorney, who achieves excellent results for his clients. I'm proud to call him an associate and a friend."
"Mike is exactly the type of strong and aggressive advocate needed to prevail against corporate defendants in auto and trucking cases. He has my highest recommendation."
"I have sent many of my clients to Mike for representation when they have been involved in an accident. He is attentive and professional and takes great care of them."
"Sharp and charismatic, Mike is someone clients can trust and depend on. I highly endorse and recommend Mike."
"Mike is a very good lawyer and a very good guy. He's committed to his clients, and willing to put in the hard work and long hours that it takes to maximize his clients' recoveries. He'll do what it takes to win, whether that means working out a settlement or taking the case to trial."
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2019
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2018
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018 - Present
Managing Partner, The Melonakos Law Firm
2012 - 2018
Attorney, The Roth Firm
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP (Atlanta, Ga)
2017 - Present
GTLA - LEADMember
2013 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section
2008 - Present
Atlanta Bar FoundationBoard Member for LawJam and member of Bard Show
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
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2013
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2012
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2018
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