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Whether you come to our office for bankruptcy or family law representation (problems that often go hand in hand), we are here to answer your questions and provide the solutions you need to start fresh and move forward. We provide personalized one-on-one service and representation, and maintain a strong commitment to helping you obtain positive results.

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.

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Bar Admissions

 

Florida, 1996

U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1997

U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1997

U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1998

U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

 

Education

 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey

Juris Doctor - 1996

Honors: National Moot Court

Honors: Top 5 Orator Award

Honors: Dean's List

Stetson University, Deland, Florida

B.B.A. - 1990

Major: Finance

 

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

 

Contact Information

 

Phone:          561-877-3783

Fax:               561-832-7668

Email:            Email Me

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