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Melvin Block

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Melvin Block (1928–June 10, 1985) was an American plaintiffs' trial lawyer from New York City.[1][2]

Biography

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Block graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1950.[2] In his 35-year legal career, he wrote a number of books on litigation, including The Art of Summation (on closing argument) and Medical Malpractice (on medical malpractice litigation).[2] In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed him to the Advisory Committee on Products Liability.[2] Block served as president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association from 1972 to 1973.[2]

Block died of a heart attack on June 10, 1985, at his home in Massapequa Park, Long Island, at age 57.[2] He was survived by his wife Adele and their two sons, Michael, of Massapequa Park, and Daniel, of Farmingdale, Long Island.[2]

Block was a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Malvin Block, Inner Circle of Advocates.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Obituary: Melvin Block Is Dead at 57; Headed Trial Lawyers Group, New York Times (June 14, 1985).