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Mr. David L. Merrill
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Mr. David L. Merrill

4.8
37 reviews

2401 PGA Boulevard, #280M, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody and 15 more

About Mr. David L. Merrill

Firm founder, attorney David Lloyd Merrill, has more than two decades of experience practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and family law. Throughout his career, attorney Merrill has built a reputation among his peers and clients for his extensive trial experience and for providing high-quality legal services.

Published Works

New Jersey Pleading & Practice Forms, Lawyers Court Pub., Vol 2, Chapter 9, 1996

New Jersey Pleading and Practice Forms, Lawyers Court Pub., Pocket Parts, 1997

Representative Cases

In re Shingledecker, 242 B.R. 80 (Bkrtcy. S.D. Fla 1999)

Menotte v. Brown, 303 F. 3d 1261 (11th Cir 2002)

In re: Verola, 446 F.3d 1206 (11th Cir. 2006)

Representative Clients

Marine Bank and Trust Co.

Haverty's Credit Services, Inc.

Citigroup, Inc.

Sears National Bank

Diner’s club

Classes/Seminars

Adjunct Professor, Indian River Community College, 1997 - 2001

Professional Associations and Memberships

The Florida Bar, Member

The American Bankruptcy Institute, Member

Southern District of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court, Member, Local Rules Committee

St. Lucie County Board of Adjustment, Chairman, 1997 - 2003

The Florida Bar Young Lawyer’s Division Board of Governors , 1997 - 1999

Brown Bag Chair for West Palm Beach for the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida , 2015 - Present

 

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December 14, 2015
Hired Attorney Mr. David L. Merrill

David Merrill is a down to earth, understanding lawyer who walks you through step by step from beginning to end of the Bankruptcy process. He doesn't talk down to you and makes the process easy to understand.
I will recommend him to everyone.

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Alimony
    • Property Division
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Probate and Trust Litigation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Portuguese
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder
    Firm Name
    The Associates
  • Additional Links
    http://www.theassociates.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Florida
    1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    1997, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    2006, U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    The American Bankruptcy Institute
    The Florida Bar Young Lawyer’s Division
    West Palm Beach for the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    National Moot Court; Top 5 Orator Award; Dean's List
    Other Education
    Stetson University
    Class of 1990
    B.B.A.
    Finance

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. David L. Merrill is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Mr. David L. Merrill speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
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    Yes, Mr. David L. Merrill has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Mr. David L. Merrill attended Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law.

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