Atty. Michael Melonakos
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.
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Michael Melonakos is a Member based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at The Melonakos Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2008) and South Carolina (2012). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2008) and Michigan State University (B.A., 2005). Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Michael Melonakos is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →
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.
Michael Melonakos is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Melonakos is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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