Michael Anthony Melonakos

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Michael Anthony Melonakos

also known as Mike Melonakos, Michael Melonakos

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Car accident Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident ... +5 more

416 E. North St., Greenville, SC

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Michael

Biography

Compassionate Counsel for the Injured. Licensed to Practice in South Carolina and Georgia.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

35%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Medical Malpractice 5%

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

35%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 13 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Melonakos Law Firm

416 E. North St., Greenville, SC, 29601

scinjuryattorney.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael Anthony Melonakos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by gina | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

pleasant & effective

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael did a great job.

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...ng about a settlement. At that point, she had a total personality change. We could not reach an equitable settlement because she was adamant about the unacceptable amount her company would pay. That’s when I contacted Michael Melonakos. He took over the case and reached a settlement for more than double the amount offered by the insurance. Plus, I no longer had to deal with a cantankerous insurance representative. Should you need an attorney, call Michael. I’m sure he will do a wonderful job for you as he did for me.

Posted by Steven | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Two words: Dedicated and Determined!

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...r met. When I was ready to give up he lifted me and helped me through some of the darkest days of my life. I could write pages about this man and how he genuinely cared about me as a person and my case. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! I'd refer you again and again!

Posted by Mackenzie | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience!!!

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!!

Michael Melonakos

Replied last December 4, 2018

Thank you Mackenzie! It was our pleasure serving you.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Melonakos

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.

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Michael Anthony Melonakos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Epps

Car accident lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kevin Patrick

Car accident lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jonathan Schopp

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Justin Jones

Car accident lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"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"

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Stephen Fowler

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is extremely knowledgeable. I have sat in on many of his lectures and learned valuable information. Great attorney and great guy!"

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Robert Horlick

Car accident lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Adam Hoipkemier

Car accident lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Alison Nazarowski

Car accident lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Darren Tobin

Car accident lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sharp and charismatic, Mike is someone clients can trust and depend on. I highly endorse and recommend Mike."

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James Butler

General practice lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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William Nabors

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Kevin Patrick

Personal injury lawyer

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Benjamin Gerber

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kevin Epps

Litigation lawyer

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Adam Hoipkemier

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Jonathan Schopp

Personal injury lawyer

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Justin Jones

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Stein

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Newton

Car accident lawyer

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Matthew Stoddard

Wrongful death lawyer

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Jacob Jackson

Car accident lawyer

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W. Winston Briggs

Unknown lawyer

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Kenneth Shigley

Wrongful death lawyer

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David Schaeffer

Business lawyer

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Trent Speckhals

Medical malpractice lawyer

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James Butler

Wrongful death lawyer

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Darren Tobin

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Fowler

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Horlick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

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)

Associations

2017 - Present

GTLA - LEAD

Member

2013 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Foundation

Board Member for LawJam and member of Bard Show

Sample of Legal Cases

$150,000 verdict in Gwinnett County

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Education

2008

University of Georgia

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Secrets from the Vault CLE

Pre-Litigation Discovery Techniques to Maximize Your Case Results

2013

GTLA Annual Meeting

Tips, Tricks and Tribulations in Magistrate Court

2012

GMLJ Spring Seminar

Social Media & Discovery

Publications

2018

GTLA CLE Pre-Litigation Discovery Techniques to Maximize Your Case Results

Languages

English

Activity

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