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M. Tod Melton
About M. Tod
Biography
M. Tod Melton focuses his trial practice on medical malpractice, wrongful death and serious personal injury litigation in northern and central Illinois and eastern Iowa. He has achieved multi-million dollar jury verdicts in multiple counties. Prior to 1998, Mr. Melton represented defendants in product liability cases, construction accident cases and motor vehicle collision cases, throughout the northern half of Illinois. Mr. Melton also has substantial experience in business litigation and insurance coverage disputes. He is licensed in Illinois, Iowa and Mississippi and has handled numerous trials and appeals.
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Licensed in Iowa for 24 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 32 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Melton Law Firm LLC
907 W Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL, 61071-2748
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Given 2 stars only due to my case was not handled properly to get the close to maximum settlement vs similar cases. Had to do some of my own research within similar cases during mediation of low ball offers from the Defendant to come up with how my case should of been done properly. Forgot importan...
M. Tod Melton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Melton is a rare lawyer in that he is not only an exceptional litigator with decades of favorable results, but also a down to earth, quality human being who relates well with clients, jurors, judges, and, when necessary, opposing counsel. Any client would be well served to be represented by Tod, and referring counsel can feel confident entrusting their cases to him. For these reasons and based on personal experience, I endorse him"
"A very capable professional with genuine concern about his clients’ best interests before, during, and after litigation."
"Mr. Melton is a great attorney. He was referred by a colleague who said he was a great attorney, but I learned it first handing working with him on a case. He got a wonderful result for our client. He is knowledgeable, honest, skilled, and respected in the community. Can’t go wrong with him."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Member, Elite Lawyers of America
2023
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2021
Most Often Recommended, Leading Lawyers in America
2020
Top 25, Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers
2008
William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Associations
2022 - Present
Carmelite NGOUnited Nations Advocacy
2022 - Present
NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons (CSTIP)United Nations Advocacy
2001 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2013 - 2021
Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil CasesMember
2007 - 2012
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member
1998 - 1999
Whiteside County Bar AssociationSecretary
Education
1992
Washington and Lee University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Northern Illinois University
B.S.
Publications
2006
Trial Journal (ITLA)
A Labyrinth in Arthur's Court