Atty. Richard D Melson

Atty. Richard D Melson

Mr. Richard D Melson is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, government and 4 other areas of law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D Melson at a glance

Richard D Melson is a government, appellate, and energy attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Florida (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1981). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1975) and University of Florida (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard D Melson is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, government and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D Melson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D Melson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard D Melson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard D Melson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Richard D Melson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Florida →

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 Tallahassee 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D Melson

Where is Richard D Melson's law office located?
Richard D Melson's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D Melson handle?
Richard D Melson focuses on government, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard D Melson practiced law?
Richard D Melson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard D Melson go to law school?
Richard D Melson earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Richard D Melson for a consultation?
You can contact Richard D Melson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard D Melson received?
Richard D Melson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1975
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1981

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