With nearly 30 years of experience in fighting for the rights of his clients, Melton H. Little has earned a reputation as one of the top personal injury and family law attorneys in the Manatee County area. He has successfully tried more than 50 personal injury cases and has handled countless family law hearings and trials.
Melton brings passion, tenacity, and expertise to every case he handles. Respected by his peers and well-known as a highly effective attorney, you can count on him to relentlessly fight to get you the outcome you deserve.
Melton H. Little was recognized as the 2021 FINEST LAWYER IN THE USA by presenting the LAW EAGLES OF AMERICA award
Experience
Melton H. Little, Attorney at Law, started his career as a Attorney at Law in 1986 practicing at Schofield & Little, P.A. At that time, he was admitted to the Florida Bar. During decades of his career, Melton Little always practices with the highest level of ethics, honesty, and perseverance. He always strives to find the best ethical legal decision that would satisfy his clients.
Melton H. Little is a founder and managing partner at Kallins, Little & Brosious (Hard Ball Law), a boutique law firm in Manatee County. The firm believes in standing up for what’s right and fighting hard for clients. The firm specializes in the areas of civil trial, personal injury, medical malpractice, healthcare, trusts and estates, and marital and family law.
Licenses & Certifications
Board Certified Civil Trial Law 2004 – 2019
Board Certified Marital & Family Law 1993 – 2019
Florida Bar
Education
Melton Little received his undergraduate degree in public administration from Samford University in 1983 in 1983 and his Law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1986.
Currently, he is pursuing a Masters of Law Degree (LMM) in Health Law and Policy at Hofstra University.
Membership & Associations
A long-time resident of Manatee County, Melton Little is committed to giving back to our local community. He has been actively involved in a wide variety of local organizations and has served on many nonprofit boards. During his career, he has also logged over 600 hours of pro bono legal services donated to those in need.
Melton was instrumental in organizing the Kallins, Little & Delgado Scholarship Program, which awarded over $195,000 to more than 65 Manatee High School Seniors. In addition, he has actively coached youth basketball, soccer, and football for several local schools.
In 2003, he was awarded the Boys and Girls Club National Medallion, the highest honor the club can award to a volunteer. His dedication to the community was also recognized in in 2004 when he received the Manatee County Bar Association Community Service Award and again in 2013 when he was given the Manatee County Bar Association William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Community Service.
Organizations:
- Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Leadership Manatee Class – Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers n/k/a Florida Justice Association, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers n/k/a Florida Justice Association
- Keep Manatee Beautiful
- Manatee Opportunity Council
- Teen Court Volunteer
- New Options
- Church of the Cross Food Bank
- District of Columbia Bar
- Florida Bar
- Leadership Alumni – Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Legislative Affairs Committee – Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Manatee County Bar Association
- Schools Funding Committee – Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Sertoma Club of Bradenton
- Step-Up Suncoast
Honors & Awards
- Law Eagles of America Award
- Thank You Plaque from Southeast High School for Support for Boys Soccer Program
- Nominated by Board of Governors for 2nd DCA Judicial Nominating Committee
- Boys & Girls Club Magnetic Man Award
- Manatee County Bar Association William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Community Service
- Manatee County Democratic Party Lawton Chiles Business Community Award
- Manatee County Bar Association Community Service Award
- Boys & Girls Club National Medallion Award
- Recipient of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor
- Boys & Girls Club Man and Youth Award Winner
- Thank You Plaque for Opening of New Boys & Girls Club in East Bradenton from Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County
- Boys & Girls Club Homecoming Auction Big Spender Award
- Finalist for Manatee Small Business Person of the Year
- Boys Club of Manatee County Go-Getter Award
- Certificate of Appreciation from Palmetto Lions Club