John F. Melton, Austin Truck Accident Attorney Profile

Austin truck accident lawyer John F. Melton is a seasoned attorney with a history of courtroom success and a proven ability to resolve complex legal matters. A native of Austin, TX, Mr. Melton has years of litigation experience in District, County, and Federal Courts and is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Melton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and was subsequently accepted to the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was Comment Editor of the San Diego Law Review. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego in 1999 and was admitted to the Texas Bar that same year.

Since then, Austin truck accident attorney John F. Melton has put together an impressive track record in both personal injury law and insurance bad faith. As an associate – and later as a partner – at Ross|Melton, P.C., he successfully represented clients in a variety of difficult cases, achieving results such as a jury verdict of $845,000* against State Farm Insurance for its bad-faith claims handling practices and a $537,000* verdict for the plaintiff in a race discrimination case against Management & Training Corporation.

Now, he brings his experience in both employment law and personal injury claims to his Austin truck accident law practice. Mr. Melton's experience representing truckers in cases against their employers has taught him the important questions to ask in accident cases. His knowledge has been showcased in cases like his $1.5 million* settlement with State Farm Insurance concerning a collision between a truck and a bicyclist that other firms had refused to take on.

*Each case is different. Similar results may not be obtained in your case. Our past performance does not guarantee future results.