David A. Melito

David A. Melito, J.D.* has recently joined the firm and is slated to become an associate upon his admission to the Florida Bar. Mr. Melito graduated in May 2023 with both his juris doctor and a master’s in urban and regional planning from Florida State University. In his mater’s program, he specialized in real estate and economic development. During his studies, he clerked for a number of government offices including the City of Tallahassee Attorney’s Office, the Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator, the Department of Management Services, and the Brevard County Attorney’s Office. He has also worked as a legislative fellow with the Florida House of Representatives as an analyst for the House Minority Office. Mr. Melito is an excellent addition to the firm and is expected to practice in a variety of areas building upon is educational expertise.

Email: dmelito@ohfc.com

Phone: (850) 521-0700

Practice Areas: Environmental Law; Governmental Law; Administrative Law; Litigation

Admitted: pending admission

Law School: J.D., Florida State University College of Law, 2023

College: B.A., University of Florida; Master’s of Science and Planning, Florida State University

Member: pending admission

* Mr. Melito has not been admitted to the Florida Bar and is not eligible to practice law in Florida at this time. 

Please be aware that there is no expectation of establishing an attorney-client relationship regarding any communications sent through this website.