Our Firm

Protecting Your Rights. Dedicated to Your Success.

Sutton Pomares Law Group is a full-service, multidisciplinary law office serving clients in and around Miami, Florida. Established in 1985, we are trusted legal advisors and advocates in complex and life-changing legal actions.

 

People who have been injured or lost loved ones in personal injury situations turn to us for justice and closure. Emerging and established businesses trust us to guide them through their development and implement effective litigation strategies when disputes arise. We also provide you with sound advice during major life milestones such as buying a house and constructing an estate plan.

 

When you work with the attorneys at Sutton Pomares Law Group, you can count on straightforward legal advice and a relentless yet creative commitment to achieving your objectives. This dedication to client service defines our culture and drives our success.

 

Sutton Pomares Law Group PA is a small firm selective in accepting cases. Those looking for representation are cautioned that selecting counsel is an important decision and should be exercised with caution.

John R. Sutton, Lead and Founding Attorney

John R. Sutton, our founder, started our firm with a single-minded mission: fight for our clients, make sure their rights are protected, and that they receive the justice they deserve. Since our inception, our firm has done just that.


Mr. Sutton has been a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer in Florida since 1985 - a title bestowed on less than 1% of attorneys in Florida. He has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1972. He is also the recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating, the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.


Mr. Sutton is also licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Southern District of Florida, Federal Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court of Louisiana, and in the Fifth, Ninth, and Eleventh Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also appeared Pro Hac Vice in Georgia, Alabama, Central District of California, Southern District of New York, Arkansas, and Iowa.

A University of Miami Law School Juris Doctor graduate, Mr. Sutton’s litigation experience is in a wide variety of areas: personal injury, general civil, criminal, commercial, family, and multi-state litigation. He has been continuously recognized as a valuable member of the Miami-Dade Community as the recipient of several awards, including but not limited to the Attorney General’s “Courage Award” and the Miami Dade County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award. He has also served as a Board Member of the Schepens Eye Research Institute, is a Designated Master Mentor by the Florida Bar Association, and was an 8-year member of

Continuing Legal Education Committee.


When he is not practicing law, Mr. Sutton enjoys entertaining family and friends, boating and cruising, car collecting, and adaptive skiing in Vail, Colorado.

Melissa K. Pomares, Partner

As a key member of the firm since 2018, Melissa currently serves as a devoted Partner with Sutton Pomares Law Group, where she primarily focuses on multiple areas of litigation including matters involving complex and catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, family disputes, property and real estate disputes, business disputes, probate and estate matters, products liability, civil rights, and criminal defense. She was essential in securing the firm’s victory in a number of recent trials and settlements including cases against cruise lines, real property owners, and auto insurance carriers.


Melissa earned her Juris Doctor in 2018 from Florida International University College of Law. While in law school, Melissa excelled as a member of the Negotiations and Mediation Team by training and competing nationally in complex contract negotiations. She also earned the “Excellence in Civic Engagement Award” in recognition of her devotion to pro bono work. Her internship experiences included working in criminal defense, labor and employment defense for the City of Miami, and protecting intellectual property for one high-profile art company.

Prior to her legal career, Melissa earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami where she studied Political Science and Economics. She also worked for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office where she assisted with felony prosecutions and child support enforcement.

As a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, Melissa is licensed to practice law in state courts across Florida and in United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. She is a proud and involved member of the Miami Dade Bar Association and their lawyer referral service, where she provides members of the community with free legal consultations. She is a fluent Spanish speaker and a lifelong resident of Miami, Florida. When she is not practicing law, Ms. Pomares enjoys family time, health pursuits, travel, and caring for her adoring Havanese, “Oscar.”

For skilled legal services, call our team at 305-667-4481.

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