Jon Paul Melton
About Jon Paul Melton
Jon Paul Melton is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Jon Paul Melton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
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