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John Melaragno

John Melaragno

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  • Personal Injury, Bankruptcy
  • Pennsylvania
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Matthew J. Parini
Matthew J. Parini January 10, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
He obtained an excellent result for the client while keeping them informed of the progress of the case.
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Biography

Since he started his law practice in 1997, Attorney Melaragno has worked with individuals who were injured, through no fault of their own, in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor trailer accidents, slips and falls and a variety of other circumstances. Attorney Melaragno and his partners have tried or settled cases with a success rate of over 99%, recovering more than $3.2 Million for their injured clients in the last 4 years alone.


Attorney Melaragno was selected to serve on the Panel for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees for the Western District of Pennsylvania on February 6, 2004 and from that date to the present has worked as a Trustee. As Trustee, Melaragno oversees the administration of one-half of all Chapter 7 cases filed in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Erie Division that includes Erie County, Crawford County and Warren County. Since 2004, Trustee Melaragno has overseen more than 6,000 cases. Attorney Melaragno also represents individuals and businesses who file for Bankruptcy and has been able to apply his significant experience as Trustee for the benefit of all of his clients.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingent fees are charged for personal injury cases only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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3rd Circuit
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Professional Experience
Partner
Melaragno Placidi & Parini
- Current
Partner
Melaragno Placidi Parini & Veitch
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Partner
Melaragno & Placidi
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Associate
Shapira Law Firm
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Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J.D. (1997) | Law
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Activities: Club Volleyball Team
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Gannon University
B.S. (1994) | Mechanical Engineering
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Honors: Award for Excellence in Mechanical Engineering (Highest GPA in graduating class of Mechanical Engineers)
Activities: Club Volleyball Team
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Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar
Member
- Current
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Erie County Bar Association
Section Chair of Bankruptcy Section (various years)
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
502 West 7th Street
Erie, PA 16502