Atty. John Melia

Atty. John Melia

John Melia is a lawyer practicing public-private infrastructure projects, insurance and tort liability, construction and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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About John Melia at a Glance

John Melia is a Partner, practicing at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, estate litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2001). Educated at University of Ottawa (LL.B., 1999) and University of Toronto (B.A., 1998). Active member of Professional Involvement •Member, Law Society of Upper Canada •Member, Ontario Bar Association •Member, County of Carleton Law Association •Member, The Advocates' Society •Associate Professor of Law, Civil Procedure, University of Ottawa.

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About John Melia

  • John Melia is a lawyer practicing public-private infrastructure projects, insurance and tort liability, construction and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Ottawa, ON

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John Melia's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Melia handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Insurance Law

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What practice areas does John Melia handle?
John Melia focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, estate litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John Melia practiced law?
John Melia has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Melia go to law school?
John Melia earned their education at (LL.B., 1999); (B.A., 1998).
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience

John Melia brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering personal injury, real estate, and class action, John Melia can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

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Education & Law School Background

LL.B.
University of Ottawa
- 1999
B.A.
University of Toronto
- 1998

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Ontario
Admitted: 2001

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