WILKINS | von MERTZ

is a litigation law firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida. We are very mindful of the personal and financial costs of litigation. Accordingly, our goal is to quickly and efficiently resolve your case without protracted litigation by utilizing strategies of pre-suit negotiation and early mediation when possible. If those strategies are not successful we have the experience and training to effectively engage in the litigation process.

We pride ourselves on using the latest technology to efficiently handle your case and offer a “paperless” case management option that reduces your cost and streamlines the litigation process. Through assertive and creative solutions to your legal matters we are committed to protecting your interests.

North Florida Office:

8777 San Jose Blvd., Suite 501
Jacksonville, Florida 32217
Tel: 904-374-9430
Fax: 904-239-5468
Email: info@wvmlegal.com

Central Florida Office:

135 North Grove St.
Merritt Island, Florida 32953
Tel: 321-747-0062
Fax: 321-396-7828
Email: info@wvmlegal.com

West Florida Office:

535 Central Avenue, Suite 411
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Tel: 727-388-4811
Fax: 727-865-5183
Email: info@wvmlegal.com

Our People

Melanie A. Mucario, Esq., of counsel

Melanie graduated with honors from Old Dominion University in 1998 with a bachelor of science in political science. Melanie obtained her juris doctorate and master of business administration from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated cum laude in December of 2001. While attending Stetson, Melanie held various leadership positions including Lt. Governor for the American Bar Association Law Student Division. Melanie’s honors while at Stetson included the Dean’s List, Elsie and Ed Jacob Endowed Scholarship, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and upon graduation received the Dean’s Award.

After graduation, Melanie was employed by two prominent law firms in Central Florida and practiced workers’ compensation and liability defense. In 2008 Mrs. Mucario started her own law firm and is of counsel to Wilkins | von Mertz. Melanie practices in the areas of workers' compensation, premises liability, auto negligence, mass tort litigation and insurance coverage issues on behalf of insurance companies and Fortune 1000 corporations. Melanie is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, Federal Court in the Middle District of Florida, Federal Bankruptcy Court and participates in the Guardian Ad Litem Program, assisting children in need of legal representation.

Education:

Stetson University College of Law, J.D./M.B.A., cum laude, 2001
Old Dominion University, B.S., Honors, Political Science, 1998

State Bar Admissions:

Florida, 2002

Court Admissions:

All Florida courts and courts of appeal
United States Middle District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

Professional Memberships:

American Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association