Meet The Team
About
Constance D. Coleman
Founder. Advocate. Heart of the Coleman Law Group.
Constance D. Coleman, founder & managing partner of the Coleman Law Group, has represented clients in Florida and across the country. To her, the practice of law is much more than a job —it’s a calling to assist others in rebuilding, healing, and finding hope in justice.
After completing her law degree at the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Constance worked with public defender and prosecutor offices, where she gained a deep understanding of how the justice system affects people from all walks of life.
Her journey in law took a deeply personal turn when she lost her brother in a motorcycle accident. This tragedy made her more determined than ever before to fight for justice and ignited her passion for personal injury law.
“I turned my grief into a purpose. Helping accident victims is how I honor my brother’s memory. I know their pain, and I fight for them every step of the way.”
She is as passionate about her immigration clients as her other areas of law, recognizing the bravery of each new beginning. To her, every immigration is a fight for hope, families, and continuance. “Immigration is not merely paperwork but about people, their aspirations, and their future.” Keeping herself connected to her love of God and her desire to help, her diverse outreach includes cycling, travel, and family, and she continues to serve, educate her community, and support causes devoted to child welfare, education, and homelessness.
At the Coleman Law Group, Constance ensures that her team is not only skilled in their work but also understands the empathy and compassion required to navigate the complexities of people’s lives. Her clients place their trust in her not only for her legal skills but also for the heart she puts into every case and her determination to pursue justice.
Constance has built a career based on compassion, purpose, and a genuine belief that she was “made with a heart for people.” Even before becoming an attorney, Constance had the deep privilege of connecting with all types of people and living their lives, which helped develop the empathy and resilience she uses today in her passage through law. She was serving in the public defender’s office, the prosecutor’s office, and later as a litigation attorney in Florida. After losing her brother in a motorcycle accident, Constance’s life changed forever. That experience set her on a lifelong work and passion for personal injury law, as well as a passion for serving people impacted by accidents with heart and grit.
Constance also serves in immigration law, helping individuals and family members pursue a safe, bright, viable life in the United States. Whether she is advocating for the injured or guiding an immigrant through a life-changing process, Constance serves her clients with natural care, zealous advocacy, and a desire to make an impact—one client at a time, one story at a time, one healing process at a time.
So, when you choose Constance D. Coleman, you are not only choosing a fierce and trustworthy lawyer, but you are also choosing a compassionate listener and a trusted ally who believes in you and wants to make a difference.
About Gian-Frano Melendez (Of Counsel)
Dedicated Advocate. Tampa Bay Native. Champion for His Community.
Gian-Franco Melendez is a proud and determined Tampa Bay native with a resounding passion for helping his community’s people. Practicing law in Florida, he is committed to helping and guiding people and families who are facing complex legal challenges with dedication, care, and endless support.
A graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School, Gian-Franco received his B.S. in Psychology and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. At Stetson, Gregory was vice-president of the Hispanic Bar Association and interned with Gulf Coast Legal Services and Ron R. Wolfe & Associates as part of our foreclosure and bankruptcy team. He also helped veterans as an intern with Stetson’s Veterans’ Advocacy Clinic and interned for Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington, a U.S. federal judge.
Once he finished law school, Gian-Franco kicked off his career focused on workers’ compensation and defending employment rights, yet he soon found his passion in immigration and community support. These days, he leverages his varied experiences to secure positive results for his clients, especially those from immigrant backgrounds.
“My goal is to make the law accessible and help every client feel seen, heard, and protected.”
Gian-Franco speaks both English and Spanish fluently, and he’s passionate about helping people overcome language hurdles and find their voice. He took on the role of a co-chair for the Solo & Small Firm Section at the Hillsborough County Bar Association and held the treasurer position with the Pinellas Latin Bar Association. He actively participates in both the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Working tirelessly at Coleman Law Group, Gian ensures clients understand their rights and pursue justice with confidence.
Being an attorney of Hispanic descent in America, Gian helps his clients understand their rights and how to pursue justice with confidence. He understands the passion and courage behind the American Dream, and he wants to keep it hopeful for everyone.
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