Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Christopher M. "Chris" Mellino
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Christopher Mellino is the owner and founder of The Mellino Law Firm. He has been representing Ohioans in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims for more than 30 years. His work on landmark cases, such as Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Medical Center (1994) and Watkins v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1998), has been instrumental in changing state law regarding medical malpractice and negligence. Chris has successfully recovered million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients and, with every case he takes on, he strives to hold negligent parties accountable. Call today for a free consultation.
Overview
- English
- Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1984
- Cleveland State University, B.A., graduated 1981
- Ohio, 1984
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys - Member
- Ohio Association for Justice - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- English
- Ohio, 1984
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys - Member
- Ohio Association for Justice - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1984
- Cleveland State University, B.A., graduated 1981
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Moskovitz v. Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Concluding in 1994, this landmark case established the right of plaintiffs to punitive damages for altered medical records.
- Watkins v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation
1998 landmark case involving ghost surgery.
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