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Stephen Andrew Melendi
also known as Stephen A. Melendi
About Stephen
Biography
Mr. Melendi is a partner in the Dallas, Texas based law firm of Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP. Mr. Melendi became licensed to practice law in 2003 after graduating cum laude from Southern Methodist University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Melendi was an articles editor for the International Law Review Association and was a member of Phi Delta Phi. Mr. Melendi also served as Judicial Extern for the late Chief Judge Jerry Buchmeyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 2001-2002. Prior to attending law school Mr. Melendi graduated from TexasA & MUniversity with B.S. in political science.
Mr. Melendi is licensed to practice law before all state courts in Texas, all United States District Courts in Texas and Arkansas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, Eighth and Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Melendi’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes and construction litigation.
Mr. Melendi is rated “AV Pre-eminent” by Martindale-Hubble.
Mr. Melendi was named a “Texas Super Lawyer” as published in Texas Monthly Magazine in 2013.
Mr. Melendi was named a “Texas Rising Star” as published in Texas Monthly Magazine in 2007 - 2013.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 3 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 4 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
2811 Mckinney Ave Ste 250, Dallas, TX, 75204-8545
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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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
2006 - 2009
Associate, Tollefson Bradley Ball & Mitchell, LLP
2002 - 2006
Associate, Goins Underkofler Crawford & Langdon
Associations
2013 - Present
TexasBarCLE - Advanced Insurance Law CoursePlanning Committee Member
2010 - Present
Insurance Law Institute, University of Texas School of LawPlanning Committee Member
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmed
Reversed and Remanded
Reversed
Affirmed
Affirmed
Judgment Granted
Education
2003
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2000
BS
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Gilbert/Ewing – Contractual Liability Coverage
2011
Auto Coverage under General Liability Policies
2010
Other Insurance: One, Two, Three … Not “It!”
2009
The Application of Pollution Exclusions in Texas
Publications
2012
2011
2010
2009
Languages
Spanish