Atty. Melissa Solevilla
Melissa Solevilla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Melissa Solevilla started her career as a legal secretary.
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Melissa Solevilla is a personal injury attorney based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Neal & Solevilla Personal Injury Lawyers. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Solevilla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Melissa Solevilla started her career as a legal secretary
- She realized at a young age that she was particularly passionate about helping the injured and disabled obtain justice and decided to go to law school
- She is now an attorney at Neal & Solevilla Personal Injury Lawyers and focuses her entire practice on fighting for the rights of those who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, and other negligence-based torts, as well as assisting those whose loved ones have been killed in such accidents
- Melissa also has a niche for the field of crematory and cemetery malpractice, wherein she fights for the justice and respect of those who have been wronged by extreme negligence in these industries
- When Melissa was still a paralegal, and just twelve weeks pregnant with her first child, she was rear-ended on Interstate 275 by a teenager, who was driving 70 miles-per-hour while texting
- Melissa had to fight to overcome serious spinal injuries and a difficult pregnancy due to the crash
- This experience left Melissa with more resolve than ever, as she learned first-hand what it is like for those who have been permanently and seriously injured due to no fault of their own
- As a consequence, Melissa is very passionate about providing personalized service to each and every one of her clients
- She is never more than a phone call away and works tirelessly to make each client feel like they are her only client
- As a Civil Trial Attorney, Melissa loves being in the courtroom, where juries respond exceptionally well to her witty, warm and passionate persona
- However, Melissa’s favorite part of the job is meeting a new client for the first time
- She considers it an honor to be the first one to learn each client’s story, educate them about personal injury law and what to expect during the process, and ease their anxiety
- Melissa, who practices law in Clearwater, Florida, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clearwater are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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