Michael Melonakos
Personal Injury (Litigation)
Greenville, South Carolina
Personal Introduction
As a young lawyer, Michael spent several years working for two of Atlanta’s premier insurance defense firms. He represented locally and nationally-known trucking companies, automobile insurers, and premises liability insurers in defense of lawsuits filed by accident victims. When Mike made a career move to the plaintiff’s side, his tenure in the large law firm environment and representation of prominent insurance companies provided Mike the experience necessary to obtain hundreds of favorable settlements and verdicts for his personal injury clients. After a decade of practicing law in Atlanta, Michael and his wife Bren decided it was time to move back to Bren’s hometown of Greenville, SC so they could help accident victims in the Upstate area and be a part of a beautiful, growing city. Michael’s experience in Atlanta’s fast-paced environment gives him a big advantage, as he has seen every type of injury and fact pattern and knows how to maximize the value of every case. His verdicts and settlements confirm his ability to get the most out of your personal injury case. Michael Melonakos was born in Monroe, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, where he majored in finance and international business and was the president of his fraternity. After graduation, Mike headed down to the University of Georgia for law school, and he’s been in the South ever since. While at UGA Law, Mike served as a notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property, was a teacher’s assistant to first-year law students in Contracts, and co-founded the Business Law Society. He credits his work ethic and compassion for our clients to his father and grandparents.
Practice Composition
Litigation
Education
Practice Summary
The Melonakos Law Firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases. This laser-sharp focus allows us to get to the bottom of cases and fight for the outcome our clients need to put the pieces of their lives back together after a serious car accident, truck accident, or other personal injury incident. Founded by Mike Melonakos, a humble grandchild of Greek immigrants who owned restaurants and bars and taught him the important values of hard work and exceptional customer service, our firm assists clients throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Response Time
1 day
Awards
Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating
National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 Award
Superlawyers Rising Stars
Affiliations
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
When not working for his personal injury clients, Michael volunteers for the Greenville Bar Association. He regularly volunteers at his children’s schools and attends St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Melonakos Law Firm is a proud sponsor of St. George’s annual Greek Festival here in Greenville, South Carolina. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and playing golf.
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