New Port Richey, FL

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.

Steven C. Ruth

Steven C. Ruth is the managing and senior trial attorney of The Ruth Law Team. With more than 40 years of experience, his legal knowledge is extensive. His professional skill has earned the respect of his colleagues and the appreciation of many clients. Steve has represented thousands of families and been successful in obtaining compensation for their injuries or wrongful death due to the negligent conduct of individuals, corporations, and insurance companies. He conducts jury trials involving auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as defective products, elderly abuse, and medical malpractice. He maintains a prestigious “AV Preeminent rating” by Martindale-Hubbell, the most prestigious national publication in the legal field. This honor is bestowed upon a comparatively small percentage of lawyers and law firms. It is the top rating available for any lawyer or law firm in the United States. The AV Preeminent rating reflects that an attorney has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity, as well as numerous years of experience in the legal field. The practice of Personal Injury Law has been Steve’s passion and pursuit for more than three decades. He became Board Certified as a specialist in Civil Trial Law on June 1st 1987 and June 1st 1992.

Mark Roman

Attorney Mark Roman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer practicing across the State of Florida. He founded Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers in 1996. He is one of the few attorneys who has passed the rigorous examination to become Board Certified as an expert in Civil Trial Law, a designation less than 2% of Florida attorneys possess. He has been rated and recognized for his exceptional representation, is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, listed as one of Tampa Bay’s “Top Lawyers,” received a 10/10 “Superb” rating on Avvo, Elite Lawyer Award, and is rated AV Preeminent™ on Martindale-Hubbell®. He has served on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for Pinellas and Pasco Counties. He has over 30 years of experience and has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000.00, including a $4,356,000.00 verdict for a traumatic brain injury victim.

Françoise M. Haasch

Françoise (Fran) M. Haasch has over two decades of experience representing victims of personal injury, as well as the surviving family members and loved ones of individuals who were wrongfully killed. With 100 percent of her practice focusing on plaintiffs’ personal injury and an emphasis on car and motorcycle accidents, Ms. Haasch provides devoted legal support for individuals and families throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region and beyond. She is a lifetime member of The Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum and a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the Florida Justice Association, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Haasch is also an accomplished, classically trained, Suzuki Method violinist and is fluent in German. She consistently provides pro bono services for individuals in need in the local community.

Bryan D. Caulfield

Bryan Caulfield practices exclusively in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law. He has handled over 4500 cases from start to finish in his over 32-year career representing only individuals in their claims for compensation for injury or death arising out of negligence. While in law school, Bryan received numerous honors for his achievements, including Stetson University College of Law Mock Trial Champion in 1987 and Best Oral Advocate at the 1987 Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition. He was also a Regional Champion and placed second nationally in the ABA Mock Trial Team competition in 1988. Upon graduation, he received the Ralph Harris Farrell Award and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Bryan joined the firm, then Perenich & Carroll, as a law clerk and became a partner in 1991. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar, a distinction held by less than 2% of Florida attorneys. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bryan has conducted jury trials in various personal injury and wrongful death cases in State and Federal Courts. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, American Association of Justice, American Bar Association, and the Clearwater Bar Association. He holds an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and is rated 10/10 by AVVO and selected as a Super Lawyer. He is active in the community, coaching youth sports and serving on the Board of Directors and as President of the East Lake Soccer Association.

Paul R. Cavonis

Paul R. Cavonis (passed away in 2025) was a devoted attorney, mentor, and integral member of DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. for over 30 years. A formidable, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, he was known for meticulous preparation and fearless advocacy, leading to many favorable outcomes. Outside of law, he was a passionate motorsports enthusiast, founding HelpForTheHurt Motorsports, and a devoted family man. His legacy of service, integrity, and compassion ensues.

Matthew E. Noyes

Matthew Noyes' interest in personal injury law started after he was involved in a car crash himself at the age of 16. His first-hand knowledge has helped him to aggressively illustrate how a crash victim is much more than a pile of medical records. Matthew is a named partner at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, and has been at the firm since 1989. He has dedicated most of his adult life to helping victims of personal injury. He is the author of four books on his areas of law. Matthew was born in Naperville, Illinois, and has been living in Pinellas County since 1976. He attended St. Cecelia Catholic School and graduated from Clearwater Central Catholic. He obtained two associate degrees from St. Petersburg Junior College, a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from the University of South Florida, and his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, graduating sixth in his law school class. Matthew is dedicated to his community, serving as an adjunct professor, coaching youth baseball, and founding the Noyes Family Foundation for charitable activities. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Clearwater Bar Association, and the St. Petersburg Bar Association. Matthew has appeared as host and guest of the live call-in legal television show, FLA LAW. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Marti, children Krystal and Jacob, and two granddaughters. He is also a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays.