Gainesville, FL

Robert A. Rush

Robert Rush is one of only two attorneys in the entire state of Florida to be dual board-certified in both civil and trial law, and he is the only attorney in the state who has maintained this expert status for over two and a half decades. He has been litigating cases continuously since 1985, when he began his criminal law career at the Public Defender’s Office. In 1988 Mr. Rush opened his own office, which now employs several other attorneys practicing criminal law, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, commercial litigation, municipal law and civil trial law. Mr. Rush has the rare distinction of having tried numerous first-degree murder cases, as well as almost every other type of criminal case. He has also tried and won multi-million dollar verdicts in civil cases ranging from automobile accidents to civil rights violations. He has also successfully defended clients in jury trials when the jury has returned a zero verdict. He also handles appeal issues arising from trials that he has conducted.

Jason M. Melton

Jason M. Melton is a partner at Whittel & Melton, LLC, specializing in personal injury and criminal law. He is a former State Juvenile Prosecutor and a founding member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Bill Allen

Bill Allen is the founding attorney of Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, practicing personal injury law in North Central Florida since 1992. He graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and has handled over 7,000 personal injury cases, recovering hundreds of millions for clients. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Bill Allen

Bill Allen is the founding attorney of Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, practicing personal injury law in North Central Florida since 1992. He graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and has handled over 7,000 personal injury cases, recovering hundreds of millions for clients. He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Jeffrey Meldon

Jeffrey Meldon has been a Florida Trial Attorney since 1971, handling jury trials in Gainesville and specializing in accident and wrongful death cases. He is known for his expertise in negotiating settlements and litigating against insurance companies. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Case-Western Reserve University Law School in 1969 and opened his practice in Gainesville in 1971. He is dedicated to community service, authoring three Consumer Guide Books based on his 50 years of legal experience. He regularly attends and lectures at legal seminars, teaching and mentoring other attorneys. Highlights of his career include membership in the National Trial Attorneys Top 100 Trial Attorneys (2013) and The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, serving on Florida Bar committees, and teaching at the University of Florida Law School Trial Advocacy Program. He is recognized for creating the DUI defense team at his firm.

Mark A. Avera

Mark Avera is a partner at Avera & Smith, practicing law since 1989. He is recognized as one of Florida’s preeminent trial lawyers, focusing on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, including medical and legal malpractice. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 1998, a distinction held by few lawyers. His career includes significant jury verdicts against tobacco giants. Mark is admitted to practice in Florida and North Carolina, including the Eastern District of North Carolina for Camp LeJeune cases. He has received numerous accolades, including being named a Best Lawyer in America, Florida Super Lawyer, and LawDragon's Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys. In 2019, he was recognized as the Florida Trial Lawyer of the Year by Courtroom View Network. He is a member of prestigious legal societies and associations, and actively involved in community service, serving on various boards. Before becoming a lawyer, he served as a sheriff’s deputy in Alachua County, becoming the youngest deputy promoted to Sergeant. He is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys fishing and golf.

David Alan Wolf

David Alan Wolf is an AV-Preeminent rated personal injury attorney with over 35 years of experience in Florida. He focuses on cases including automobile, trucking, bicycle, pedestrian, and child injuries, wrongful death, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. He is the author of 12 books and over 4000 articles on personal injury and safety. Known for his strong work ethic, accessibility, and personalized service, his mission is "Giving a Voice to Injury Victims and Their Families."