Douglas B. Melamed
About Douglas B. Melamed
Douglas B. Melamed is a lawyer based in Plantation, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Douglas B. Melamed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Plantation, Florida
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Banker Lopez Gassler PA
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Plantation, FL
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