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Biography
I have been married to my wife Gaynel for 27 years and we have 3 children.
I have worked since starting my first job at age 11 delivering newspapers. I worked throughout high school in the school cafeteria and earned my way through college pumping gas at the local Gulf station.
I am involved in numerous charitable and community programs but the two I enjoy most are coaching CYO basketball, which I have done for almost twenty years and I recently founded a social justice scholarship program that engages eighth grade students with local service organizations and projects to increase awareness about justice in our society.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
Medical Malpractice
25%
Class Action
20%
Litigation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 41 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
The Mellino Law Firm LLC
(440) 333-1452
Fax
19704 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, OH, 44116
christophermellino.comThe Mellino Law Firm LLC
600 Superior Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Posted by Victoria | August 04, 2011
Phenomenal Lawyer!
Mr. Mellino is not only a phenomenal attorney, but he is also a very compassionate person. He genuinely cares about his clients and I have never worked with such a knowledgeable, intelligent, caring, hardworking lawyer as Mr. Mellino. His expertise in his field of law and years of experience make ...
Christopher Michael Mellino's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christopher Mellino is one of the finest medical malpractice Attorneys in Ohio. He has helped numerous victims of medical malpractice. He examines each case very carefully and consults with the finest experts in the field. He obtains great results, even on the most difficult cases. He is smart, aggessive and thorough.I would HIGHLY recommend him if you are avictim of a medical mistake."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly.I have worked with Chris on a number of medmal cases. His preparation, trial skills and concern for his clients are unmatched."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Kenneth Knabe
Personal injury lawyer
Meghan Lewallen
Medical malpractice lawyer
Stephen Keefe
Medical malpractice lawyer
Gerald Horning
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers, US News and World Report
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, The Mellino Law Firm LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, The Mellino Law Firm, LLC
1984 - 2001
Partner, Kampinski & Mellino
Associations
2012 - Present
International Society of Primerus Law FirmsConsumer Law Institute
2010 - Present
Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysDirector
1995 - Present
Multi Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
1987 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1984 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Ohio Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice SectionChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Daniels v. North Coast Anesthesia Providers
3,050,000 verdict for Plaintiff and her two daughters
Hyams v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
$850,000 jury verdict on behalf of the boy and his parents.
Watkins v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Verdict Affirmed By 8th District Ct. of Appeals
Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Hospital
Education
1984
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
JD
1981
Cleveland State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Meeting of Ohio Patients Rights Advocacy Group
Should The City of Cleveland Pass A Law Prohibiting Hospitals from Banning Patients
Publications
2011
Book
Was It A Mistake Your Ohio Medical Malpractice Questions Answered
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Shock During Pregnancy May Reveal Negligent Healthcare Workers
29 Apr 2013
Legal Guide
Exposure to Toxins During Pregnancy & What it May Mean for Your Child's Health
28 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Erb’s Palsy: What Causes It, How It's Treated & Financial Recovery in a Malpractice Claim
28 Feb 2013