Ocala, 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.

Charles T. Douglas, Jr.

Charlie Douglas was born and raised in Palatka, Florida. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and second in his class from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review. He gained national recognition for his advocacy in freeing Tyrone Brown and fought against the tobacco industry, earning him Florida’s Youth Advocate of the Year. He is recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

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.

Gordon Glover

Gordon Glover is the founder of Glover Law Firm, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death claims in Central Florida. He has over 18 years of experience, is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, and holds AVVO's highest rating. He is actively involved in various legal and community organizations.

Daniel L. Hightower

Daniel L. Hightower was born and raised in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. He earned a B.A. degree in history from Stetson University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson Law School. He was elected as a Justice to the Honor Court and appointed to the Stetson Law Review Board. After moving to Ocala in 1973, he joined Green, Simmons, & Green Law Firm, and later started his own firm, Daniel L. Hightower, P.A., in 1987, focusing on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Workers’ Compensation cases. He has been fighting for clients' rights since October 1973, accumulating over 50 years of experience. He has received numerous service awards and recognitions, including the Rick Custereri Pro Bono Award (2006), Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award (2011), induction into the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute Hall of Fame (2012), and Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (2017). He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a cattle rancher.

Carey Meldon

If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, Carey Meldon is the attorney you want in your corner-because to Carey, nothing matters more than the client. As Managing Partner of Meldon Law and one of Florida’s most respected personal injury trial lawyers, Carey Meldon has built his reputation by putting clients first-delivering exceptional results through personalized service, tireless preparation, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Carey’s approach is simple: every client matters. Every story matters. And every case is treated with the urgency, respect, and attention it deserves. With decades of courtroom experience, Carey has fought for people during the most difficult moments of their lives-trying high-stakes cases to verdict, selecting over 50 juries, and securing life-changing outcomes for those devastated by negligence. Born and raised in Gainesville, Carey returned home after earning his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary-where he was a Division I varsity athlete-and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law. His legal path was inspired by his grandfather, Maurice Wagner, a fellow Stetson alum and respected attorney who presented Carey with his diploma and helped instill the values that define his practice today. Carey’s commitment to clients extends beyond the courtroom. He serves on the Board of the Florida Justice Association, where he advocates for policies that protect injury victims across the state. He mentors young attorneys, leads with integrity, and is recognized for putting people over profits-every single time. What sets Carey apart is his unwavering belief that clients deserve more than legal representation-they deserve a champion. Someone who listens, prepares, and fights like it’s personal-because for Carey, it always is. He doesn’t just see cases; he sees people. And when you choose Carey Meldon, you’re not just getting a lawyer. You’re getting someone who makes your fight his fight-because you matter most.