Mr. David L. Merrill

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Mr. David L. Merrill: Attorney with The Associates
Attorney Awards
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (18)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Stetson University, B.B.A., Finance, 1990
Law School Attended:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law, J.D., National Moot Court; Top 5 Orator Award; Dean's List, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
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.
Languages:
English and Portuguese and Spanish
ISLN:
911406076

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa
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Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
4.8/5.0 (26 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
3.5/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

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 und...

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561-990-2054  Phone

772-409-6749  Fax

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