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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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Chat withState: Iowa
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
907 W Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL, 61071-2748
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ripped Apart
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Posted by Matt | April 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Professional Personal Injury Attorney
Mr. Melton has handled several medical malpractice matters for us and has done so in a professional manner. Mr. Melton is able to use his knowledge of the law, his network of professional contacts, and his ability to communicate the intricate details of each case in a manner to advocate for the clien...
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...
"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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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
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
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
B.S.
2006