Clients turn to Justice Melton when faced with their most challenging litigation and regulatory issues. His practical, clear-cut guidance is informed by his experience as a senior jurist and government attorney.
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Justice Melton provides actionable insights for clients involved in appellate, state attorneys general, and commercial litigation matters. He served for 16 years as a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia and resigned as chief justice in 2021 following his appointment in 2018. Prior to leading Georgia's judicial branch, Justice Melton served as executive counsel to Governor Sonny Perdue and as an assistant attorney general in the office of the attorney general in the Georgia Department of Law where he also led the Consumer Protection Section for four years.
Justice Melton is experienced in a wide cross-section of complex litigation and regulatory matters. He led the administration of Georgia's tobacco settlement as well as the creation of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
Speaking Engagements
04.11.24
2024 Annual ABA Forum on Construction Law
Firm Events
03.18.24
Trial Advocacy Clinic 2024
Press Coverage
12.14.23
Ex-Ga. Chief Justice Forecasts Legal Trends, Offers Insight Into Appellate Practice
Articles + Publications
06.30.23
Supreme Court Reverses Affirmative Action
Firm News
10.14.22
Troutman Pepper's Justice Harold Melton Receives the St. Thomas More Award for His Commitment to Justice
Press Coverage
07.13.22
Ex-Chief Justice Melton Backing Veteran in Potential Precedent-Setting Case