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Scott Melton

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2018.
99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 235-5500
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Firm: Gruel Mills
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Firm

Gruel Mills


Years In Practice

39


Phone Number (616) 235-5500
Scott has extensive experience in the areas of product liability, medical device defects, medical malpractice and birth trauma, personal injury, road design and construction site accidents, and complex litigation.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Admitted in 1982
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Scott Melton
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2021)
  • Founding Partner, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman - 1985
  • Listed in Woodward/White, Best Lawyers in America (24th Ed)
  • “AV - Preeminent Lawyer” peer review rating through Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and integrity
  • National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers®
  • Peer selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
Organizations & Affiliations
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member, Executive Committee, Treasurer 2017-2019
Grand Valley State University, Legal Studies Advisory Board
Board Member
Kentwood Public Schools Educational Association
Former President, Current Trustee
Michigan Association for Justice
Member
Michigan Justice Foundation
Fellow
State Bar of Michigan
Member
The American Association for Justice
Member
Education
Wayne State University, J. D.
Graduated 1982
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, B.A.
Graduated 1982
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (616) 235-5500
99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 800
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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