Co-Counsel and Referral Opportunities

Partner With Whittel & Melton – Lawyers with Proven Results

At Whittel & Melton, we believe that exceptional outcomes come from individualized attention to every one of our clients’ unique cases. We proudly collaborate with attorneys and law firms across Florida and beyond, offering generous co-counsel arrangements and referral fees at the maximum allowable rates under Florida Bar rules.

When you refer a case to Whittel & Melton, you’re not just partnering with a law firm — you’re aligning with a team that has secured millions in settlements and verdicts, and is recognized statewide for its tenacious advocacy, courtroom excellence, and trial success.

Why Co-Counsel With Us?

Track Record of Results

Our team has delivered seven- and eight-figure outcomes in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases — including multi-million-dollar verdicts and confidential settlements across Florida. Recent highlights include:

• Brain Injury – $5.0 Million
• Medical Malpractice – $4.9 Million
• Car Accident – $4.72 Million
• Truck Accident – $4.6 Million
• Car Accident Death – $2.6 Million

These results aren’t just numbers — they’re life-changing results for clients and meaningful revenue opportunities for our referring attorneys and co-counsel.

Proven Trial Attorneys with National Recognition

Our name is trusted in courtrooms and conference rooms across the State of Florida. Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have been recognized by:

• U.S. News & World Report: Best Law Firms
• Best Lawyers in America
• Super Lawyers
• Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
• Rated Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, the highest rating available
• Distinguished as Florida Bar Board Certified

In addition, our co-founder Jason M. Melton, is a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Jason is regularly invited to speak at trial lawyer conferences. He has been a go-to media legal expert, featured on CNN, FOX News, and numerous statewide media outlets, including TV appearances in Tampa Bay, Miami, and Orlando. Mr. Melton also discusses litigation and Florida on his widely followed Social Media channels.

A Trusted Resource for Fellow Lawyers

Whether you’re a family law attorney with a catastrophic injury referral or a solo practitioner looking to team up on a high-stakes white collar criminal case, we offer the infrastructure, legal firepower, and strategic insight to elevate your client’s case — and your reputation.

Our firm is frequently sought out by:

• Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers
• Nursing Home Litigators
• Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Estate and Probate Litigators with Complex Wrongful Death cases
• Family Law Attorneys with crossover cases

Transparent, Ethical, and Equitable

We work hand-in-hand with our co-counsel and referring attorneys to ensure:

• Full transparency throughout the litigation process
• Maximized case value for your client
• Clear and fair referral agreements from day one

Practice Areas You Can Refer With Confidence

• Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
• Mass Tort Actions:
  • AFFF
  • Depo-Provera
  • Hair Chemical Relaxer
  • NEC (Toxic Baby Food)
  • Ozempic
  • Roundup
  • Tylenol
  • Suboxone
• Car, Motorcycle & Trucking Accidents
• Medical Malpractice & Brain Injuries
• Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
• Hurricane and Storm Damage Claims
• Criminal Defense & High-Stakes Felony Trials
• Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy
• Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Let’s Win Together

If you’re looking for a powerful litigation partner or a seasoned trial team to take your referral to the finish line, Whittel & Melton is your trusted ally. Our victories can become your next success story.

To discuss co-counsel or referral opportunities, contact us directly at 866-608-5529.