Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Ryan Jon Melewski is a partner and trial attorney at Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski LLC, an Ohio based, multi-office boutique law firm that focuses on business litigation and personal injury including trucking accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. To request Attorney Ryan J. Melewski’s legal assistance, please call 330-536-3529 or email him at [email protected]
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2017 | 07/01/2022 |
IL | Retired | 2010 | 06/13/2022 |
OH | Active | 2009 | 07/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 60 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Rising Star | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
2015 Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury Law | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Rising Star | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Pretrial Advocacy | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2009 |
Professional Responsibility | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2008 |
Federal Jurisdiction & Procedure | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2008 |
Civil Procedure II | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2008 |
Property II | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Property I | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Legal Research & Writing II | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Legal Research & Writing I | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Contracts | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Civil Procedure I | CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Rafidi Pallante & Melewski f/n/a Amendolara & Rafidi LLC | 2015 - Present |
Adjunct Professor - Trial Team | University Of Akron | 2009 - Present |
Managing Partner | Melewski Dodez LLC | 2013 - 2015 |
Associate | Sutter, O'Connell & Farchione Co., LPA | 2009 - 2013 |
Summer Associate | Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff | 2008 - 2008 |
Summer Associate | Tucker Ellis West | 2007 - 2007 |
Law Clerk | Amendolara & Rafidi LLC | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nathaniel R. Jones Inn of Court | Associate | 2014 - Present |
Mahoning County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Ohio Association for Justice | Member | 2013 - Present |
Cleveland Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Akron Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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University of Akron | Law Students Win Top Honors at Regional Competition | 2008 |
University of Akron | UA Trial Team Wins National Competition | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univeristy of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor (summa cum laude) | 2009 |
DePaul University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Canfield High School | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Ground Round | "Legal and Ethical Issues In Utero" | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Medical Malpractice | |
Medical Malpractice | |
Birth Injury | |
Medical Malpractice | |
Birth Injury/Medical Malpractice |
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Eli Heller, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ryan is a phenomenal attorney who knows how to handle is cases. His trial skills are top notch and I trust him enough to refer family to him.
Daniel Leister, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ryan is a talented and fearless advocate who genuinely cares about his clients. As a young lawyer, Ryan helped me develop my voice in and out of the courtroom. He sets high goals for himself and his clients' outcomes and often succeeds them.
Kevin Kita, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Ryan for years and am happy to endorse him. Ryan's is an extraordinarily talented and experienced trial attorney who is recognized throughout the community for his client-oriented practice and professionalism.
Jeffrey Pallante, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent trial attorney that is highly respected within the legal community.
Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Melewski. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Mark Rafidi, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Very knowledgeable, honest, and hard working. One of the best trial lawyers in the business. Highly recommended for personal injury, corporate/business, and litigation matters.
Douglas Borthwick, Medical malpractice Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Birth injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Birth injury Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Ligia Parmenter, Unknown Attorney on Apr 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ryan Jon Melewski is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
John O'Brien, Birth injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation.
David Krueger, Unknown Attorney on Dec 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a highly skilled attorney with a great reputation. He is a fierce advocate and is dedicated to serving his clients, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
William Woods, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cheryl Smith, Real estate Attorney on Sep 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Melewski's AVVO responses demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience. The excellent analytical skills shown in the answers address the nuances and a deep understanding of the asker's needs. This results in quality legal and practical advice.
James Crabtree, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Friend
When you're looking for someone to get you results in a field like medical malpractice, you need a trial attorney who doesn't just know the law, but someone who can use the law most effectively to help you get the best results. For that very reason, I wholeheartedly recommend Ryan Melewski to you.
Eliza Grinberg, Birth injury Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Melewski who is a talented young attorney with already impressive resume.
Timothy Moore, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ryan Melewski is a great advocate for injured people. If you know someone who has been injured, either through an accident or medical malpractice, it is imperative that you see someone immediately. I have known Ryan for years and have referred my clients and my own family with great confidence. Ryan has always taken good care of them. You will not be disappointed with how he protects your rights.
Gerald Stahl, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a hard working lawyer that has demonstrated a commitment to personal injury victims. He is very experienced in all areas of personal injury. He is also a valued member of The American Association for Justice.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Mariam Margaryan, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Melewski's contributions on Avvo demonstrate his keen of knowledge and experience in the personal injury field. I endorse this lawyer.
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