Melvin L. Hewitt Jr.
About Melvin
Biography
Mel Hewitt has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1985. After completing four years of active duty in the United States Navy, Mr. Hewitt spent the next six years in public law enforcement serving in the uniformed patrol division, the detective bureau and undercover narcotics investigations. He the entered the corporate world where he spent the next seventeen years in the private security industry. Mr. Hewitt was ultimately named president of Globe Security Systems, Inc., a publically-held, private security firm with over 13,000 employees and over 100 offices in the United States and Europe. Mr. Hewitt left corporate America in 1989 and, along with Harriet Isenberg, opened a private law practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr. Hewitt primarily represents victims of serious assaults and batteries, sexual assaults, child molestation, nursing home abuse and families of murder victims. He is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association of Justice, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), the National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA), the National Organization for Victims of Crime (NOVA), the Crime Victime Advocacy Counsel (CVAC), Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. (AVA) and the Lawyer's Club of Atlanta. Mr. Hewitt is the past president of the Crime Victim Advocacy Council; is the co-chair of the National Center for Victims of Crime; is on the Advisory Board of the National Crime Victims Bar Association, and a long-standing member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta Victim Assistance. Mr. Hewitt has been a speaker at NOVA, NCVC, NCVBA, GTLA and at various professional organization conferences. He has appeared on television and radio programs speaking on issues of negligent security and civil justice for crime victims, and has published several articles relating to negligent security and crime victim issues in Trial Magazine, Calendar Call and The Connection.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 40 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Melvin Hewitt
600 Embassy Row, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA, 30328
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Melvin L. Hewitt Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Phebe | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best attorney in Atlanta
I am grateful for Mr. Hewitt's relentless effort and dedication for my case. It was a lengthy and startling process and I could have never thought that anyone would stay by my side and work so hard for so long, but he was generous regarding it. Mr. Hewitt helped me through an important matter of my l...
Posted by Barbara | September 10, 2014 | Litigation
Top Notch Adversary - Review from an Opponent
Mel Hewitt is a fine and capable attorney, as well as a gentleman and a true professional. He gives lawyers a good name. I have litigated against Mel on a number of occasions and have always found him to be a zealous advocate for his clients who fights hard but also fights fair. He is top notch an...
Posted by Janice | July 06, 2014 | Civil Rights
I was a victim of a sexual assault case committed by a police officer
I tried several attorneys and they turn me down. They said it would be impossible to win this case based on the circumstances. In other words, they said that I asked for it. No woman asks to be cornered by a police officer with a gun and made to do the things he demanded. I prayed. I think that...
Melvin L. Hewitt Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"All too often these days it seems that opposing counsel do not get along very well. Not so with Mel. My experience in representing clients opposite from Mel's clients is that he always retains a friendly, professional demeanor without losing his ability to skillfully and ably represent his clients' best interests. More lawyers should be like Mel."
"I have known Mel for 25 years, since shortly after he and his wife Harriet Isenberg moved to Atlanta. Mel's background in law enforcement and security services has informed his perspective on victims' rights and guided his ground-breaking work in premises liability law. His management experience enables him to orchestrate complex litigation seamlessly. And he is a very nice guy, who I would call in a minute if I had a personal issue I needed help with."
"I have worked with Mel on several civil rights (police misconduct) cases and a wrongful death case. Mel is an excellent attorney, who provides his clients with clear communication, excellent legal analysis, and practical experience, allowing his clients to fully consider their options in litigation. I highly recommend Mr. Hewitt."
"Mel was a cop before becoming a lawyer, and has served victims of crime in the hopes of making us all safer in both jobs. He is an absolute pioneer in crime victims’ work on ATM safety, and every wise attorney in the U.S. calls him for insights when they have one of those cases. And because is an extremely friendly and generous guy, he is glad to take every call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mel is a driven, focused, aggressive attorney whom, along with Harriett Isenberg, has built a thriving law practice over the past 25+ years. He addresses the law, his peers and his clients from a ground level, practical point of view. He is a straight forward, don't beat around the bush kind of person, and his results as an attorney and his respect in the community speak for themselves."
"Mel Hewitt is an outstanding practitioner who supports his clients fully and vigorously seeks justice for them. I have had the pleasure of working with Mel on some highly complex litigation and he has proven to be an intelligent and incisive advocate in the courtroom and always compassionate in dealing with clients. Adversaries are well aware of Mel's highly regarded reputation for quality work and ethics. This is what sets Mel apart from the rest. He is admired and well liked by his clients and his adversaries. He is an outstanding attorney who gets results that make a difference in the lives of his clients. He is recommended highly."
"I endorse Melvin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mel proivdes the unique experience of a gret trial lawyer and zealous advocate with a back ground in law enforcement. A great combination and a great lawyer."
"Melvin brings a refreshing professionalism to personal injury law. He is a strong advocate for his clients and has extensive experience. Melvin is a fellow member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Melvin Hewitt, Jr. is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and is a dedicated professional. Mr. Hewitt provides each of his clients with the professional attention they deserve. He is well-respected in the legal field for his legal expertise and hard work."
"Melvin Hewitt is an advocate for justice. Representing his clients with skill, experience and knowledge. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2009
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Owner/Managing Partner, Isenberg & Hewitt, P.C.
1985 - 1987
General Counsel/President, Globe Security Systems
1979 - 1985
Dist. Mgr./Vice Pres. Operations, Advance Security
1977 - 1979
Dist. Mgr./Director, Wackenhut Corporation
1974 - 1977
Branch/District Manager, Advance Security
1970 - 1974
Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant, Geauga County Sheriff's Department
1968 - 1970
Deputy Sheriff/Detective, Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department
1964 - 1968
Yeoman, 2nd class, United States Navy
Associations
2012 - Present
American Society for Industrial SecurityMember
2007 - Present
National Organization for Victims of CrimeMember
2007 - Present
National Association for Victim Assistancemember
2007 - Present
Crime Victim Advocacy CouncilPresident
2004 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationAdvocacy Board Member
2004 - Present
National Center for Victims of CrimeBoard of Directors
2003 - Present
Lawyer's Club of AtlantaMember
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlement after presentation of plaintiff's case in arbitration.
Confidential Resolution
$250,000.00
$500,000.00
Confidential Settlements
Confidential Settlement.
Judgment in the amount of $30,000,000.00.
Confidential Settlement.
Confidential Settlement.
Confidential Settlement.
Confidential Settlement.
$1,100,000.00
$706,503.00
$296,000.00
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
A.A.S
Speaking Engagements
2014
Civil Justice & the Civil Justice System
2008
Civil Justice for Victims of Crime
2007
Civil Justice for Victims of Crime
2005
Negligent Security Issues Effecting the Retail & Hospitality Industry
2005
Insider's Look at Private Security Companies
2005
Civil Remedies for Victims of Crime
Publications
2011
2005
2005
2004
Languages
Russian
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers