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