M. Tod Melton

M. Tod Melton

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 32 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Rock Falls, IL
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Litigation

907 W Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 24 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 32 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Melton Law Firm LLC

907 W Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL, 61071-2748

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M. Tod Melton's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Current client

Mr. Melton has just successfully completed a 4 year suit for me. There were numerous delays due to COVID, Medicare and more. He never wavered or asked me to settle for a lesser amount. His tenacity and knowledge of the law simply overwhelmed the defense attorney with a large Chicago firm. Tod is ...among the top personal injury attorneys in the country. Don't let his unassuming demeanor fool you. He is a bulldog.

Posted by Robert Bingle | July 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Co-Counsel

I have known Tod Melton for over 20 years. I have worked with him on several cases and retained him as co-counsel. Tod Melton is a meticulous, thoughtful, experienced and intelligent attorney. He is one of the most well prepared lawyers I have worked with in my career. Mr. Melton analyzes a case ...from every perspective and constantly re-examines both the pros and cons of the case. I have been extremely impressed with his legal acumen and lawyering abilities. Just as importantly, he is a kind and compassionate man who cares deeply about his clients.

Posted by John | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

John Rehn

Tod Melton is highly recommended and is an excellent advocate who possesses the legal ability and skills to successfully identify legal issues and maximize his clients recovery and help guide them through the legal proceedings in complex injury cases. Tod is thorough on his legal and medical researc...h and can handle all details of difficult cases from identifying the experts necessary to investigate the facts surrounding your claim, to addressing the rules of evidence to ensure his clients get a fair resolution of their case via settlement or trial.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent accident and injury attorney

I have worked professionally with Tod for approximately 20 years. He is knowledgeable, aggressive, and professional. I strongly encourage you to retain his services if you are considering retaining an injury attorney.

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M. Tod Melton's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Lawlor

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Michael Massie

Litigation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A very capable professional with genuine concern about his clients’ best interests before, during, and after litigation."

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Brion Doherty

Wrongful death lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

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 NGO

United Nations Advocacy

2022 - Present

NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons (CSTIP)

United Nations Advocacy

2001 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

1998 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2013 - 2021

Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases

Member

2007 - 2012

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member

1998 - 1999

Whiteside County Bar Association

Secretary

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
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