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Whittel & Melton, LLC is a full service Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients in all Personal Injury cases as well as Wrongful Death tragedies, Criminal trial & DUI Defense, and Labor & Employment disputes. The firm was formed when Gainesville & Ocala Attorney Robert G. Whittel and Spring Hill & New Port Richey Lawyer Jason M. Melton joined their respective practices to better accommodate their clients throughout Tampa Bay including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Brooksville and The Villages. As the firm grew, we expanded our operations back to South Florida where we started as State Prosecutors in Miami to serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties from our Boca Raton office.
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Juris Doctor, The Catholic University of America
University of San Diego School of Law
Comparative Law Institute, Florence, Italy
B.A., Southern Methodist University
Hernando County Bar Association
President, 2007-2008
Executive Board Member 2005-2007
5th Judicial Circuit Professional Panel
Appointed 2014, 2015, 2016 by Chief Judge
Teen Court Judge
Florida Justice Association
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Association for Justice
Traffic Court Rules Committee, Florida Bar
Citrus County Bar Association
Citrus-Hernando Inn of Court
| Jason M. Melton: | Member at The Whittel & Melton, LLC |
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11020 Northcliffe Blvd. Spring Hill, FL 34608 |
| Website: | www.theFLlawfirm.com |
| Phone: | 352-666-6666 |
| Fax: | 352-556-4839 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 2004 - 2008 |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2005 - 2006 |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Vice President | 2006 - 2007 |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Citrus-Hernando American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | President | 2007 - 2008 |
| Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Citrus-Hernando American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Soaring Eagle | 2009 - 2011 |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Associate | 2011 - 2012 |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Sponsor | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Eagle Sponsor | N/A |
| 5th Judicial Circuit Professional Panel | Attorney Member | N/A |
| 5th Judicial Circuit Professional Panel | Attorney Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| 5th Judicial Circuit Professional Panel | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers | Founding Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers | Founding Member | 2018 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 20 Biker Injury Lawyer in United States | Biker Justice America | 2021 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Thomson Reuters | 2021 |
| Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2021 |
| High Stakes Litigator | America’s Top 100 Attorneys | 2020 |
| Top 20 Motorcycle Injury Lawyer | Biker Justice America | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Life Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Appointment to Traffic Court Rules Committee | Florida Bar | 2011 |
| Appointment to Traffic Court Rules Committee | Florida Bar | 2010 |
| Top DUI Criminal Law Blogs | Criminal Justice Degree Online | 2010 |
| Appointment to Traffic Court Rules Committee | Florida Bar | 2009 |
| Nominee for Florida State House of Representatives | Flroida Democratic Party | 2008 |
| Endorsed, Florida State House of Representatives | St. Petersburg Times | 2008 |
| Appointment to Traffic Court Rules Committee | Florida Bar | 2008 |
| Appointment as Judge | Hernando County Teen Court | 2008 |
| Appointment to Traffic Court Rules Committee | Florida Bar | 2007 |
| Appointment as Prosecutor | State Attorney's Office, 11th Judicial Circuit | 2002 |
| Deans Award | The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego School of Law | Italy | 2024 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Italy | 2024 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Italy | 2024 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Italy | 2024 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | Italy | 2024 |
| Southern Methodist University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Southern Methodist University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| State v. MM | Withhold on Careless Driving - DUI Dismissed |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 605034 | Member in Good Standing | 2002 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Times | The legal perspective on car insurance | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hernando County, Florida College Scholarship Awareness | 4th Amendment | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant State Attorney/ Prosecutor | State of Florida | 2002 - 2005 |
| Assistant State Attorney/ Prosecutor | State of Florida | 2002 - 2005 |
| Owner | Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A. | 2006 - 2012 |
| Owner | Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A. | 2006 - 2012 |
| Managing Partner | Whittel & Melton, LLC | N/A |
| Managing Partner | Whittel & Melton, LLC | 2009 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner | Whittel & Melton, LLC | N/A |
