Rocky River, OH

Christopher M. Mellino

For over three decades, Christopher has been representing clients in a variety of legal cases, including medical malpractice, truck accidents, wrongful death, defective products, birth injuries, and brain injuries. During his time at Kampinski & Mellino, the Cleveland Plain Dealer noted that he and his firm “set the standard for large medical malpractice payouts in Ohio.” Christopher has been involved in several notable cases and has achieved successful outcomes, obtaining settlements and verdicts, against all hospitals in the Cleveland area, including settlements of $12.5 million and $28.7 million for clients who suffered medical injuries. He has also played a key role in landmark cases, such as Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Medical Center (1994) and Watkins v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1998). A member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Chris has established a formidable network of experts to consult on cases. Committed to the highest standard of excellence, his peers have recognized him in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers® since 2009. Since 1999, peers have also bestowed Martindale-Hubbell’s® prestigious Preeminent AV® rating, which is based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and experience. He is the author of the book Was It A Mistake, an in-depth guide to medical malpractice in Ohio. He previously served as chair of the medical malpractice section of the Ohio Association for Justice and has served on the board of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys and was co-editor of CATA News.

John A. Lancione

Attorney John A. Lancione is a third-generation lawyer and the principal attorney at The Lancione Law Firm. With more than 30 years of legal experience, he has a well-earned reputation as one0of the most prominent and successful medical malpractice and birth injury lawyers in the state of Ohio. He has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2004 and named 'Best Lawyer' and 'Best Law Firm' by U.S. News & World Report. Attorney Lancione also has an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He consistently obtains sizable financial settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families, including many multi-million-dollar case results. He is widely recognized and respected for his in-depth legal knowledge and frequently lectures nationwide on birth injury and medical malpractice topics.

Calder Mellino

Calder Mellino is an experienced attorney who provides caring, client-focused representation. Inspired by his father, Christopher Mellino, founder of The Mellino Law Firm, Calder began his legal practice with the desire to help people in a meaningful way. When assisting clients of the firm, Calder makes it his mission to serve as a navigator, working to uncover the truth and seek justice on behalf of injured individuals and families affected by negligence. Calder focuses on listening and learning. This allows him to determine exactly how an injury or death really occurred and obtain the evidence needed to prove that medical negligence was the cause. Recovering the compensation clients deserve. With every case he takes on, Calder works to provide closure to injured patients and grieving families, whether by righting a wrong or simply uncovering the truth. Throughout the process, he remains consistently available for his clients, encouraging them to reach out to him at any time with questions or concerns they may have. Prior to entering the practice of law, Calder gained real-life insider experience in the creation and protection of intellectual property by working for the Department of Commerce at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. While at the USPTO, he researched new and emerging legal issues while gaining valuable insight to best practices in agency proceedings. Calder uses this insight to help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits at all stages. From inception to growth to winding down, Calder can troubleshoot legal issues that arise with any business.

Lydia Floyd

Lydia Floyd has over 15 years of experience in civil litigation, representing individuals in employment, breach of contract, medical malpractice, financial fraud, and personal injury cases. She also handles disputes involving fertility, IVF, embryo donation, and egg freezing clinics. She founded The Lydia Floyd Law Firm LLC in 2005 after graduating at the top of her law school class and working at national and international law firms.

Lynn A. Lazzaro

Lynn A. Lazzaro, the firm's founder, has practiced litigation in Ohio since 1974, appearing before the Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. He has served as President of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation.

Lori Ann Luka

Attorney Lori Ann Luka has 24 years of experience litigating cases throughout Ohio, including over 40 jury trials. She is a Trustee for the Ohio Association for Justice and manages the firm, mentoring law students. She is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injury victims.

For over 25 years, Attorney David Thomas has practiced in the area of personal injury law. During that time, he has represented both insurance companies and individuals who have been injured. His experience gives you the best possibility of recovering the compensation you deserve.