Atty. Cliff Merrell
Cliff Merrell focuses his practice on products liability litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. As national counsel for many pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, Cliff has a wide range of experience managing products liability litigation in state court, federal court, and multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Cliff Merrell at a Glance
Cliff Merrell is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2002), District of Columbia (2003), and Georgia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Northern Distri (2010). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D. Editor, 2002) and Tulane University (B.A. Political, 1997). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Atlanta Bar Association •Member, Defense Research Institute's Drug and Medical Device Committee. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Cliff Merrell
- Cliff Merrell focuses his practice on products liability litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation
- As national counsel for many pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, Cliff has a wide range of experience managing products liability litigation in state court, federal court, and multidistrict litigation (MDL)
- His experience includes large mass tort actions as well as single plaintiff litigation
- He has litigated cases involving a wide range of branded and generic pharmaceutical products for pain relief, depression, weight loss, birth control, and menopause
- He has also litigated cases involving a wide range of medical devices, including insulin pumps, surgical mesh, endotracheal tubes, neurostimulators, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
- Cliff’s experience includes all aspects of litigation, including managing written discovery and document productions, taking and defending expert and fact depositions, and drafting and arguing motions
- He has served as trial counsel in several pharmaceutical and medical device cases that have gone to verdict in state and federal court
- Cliff is also a frequent speaker on issues related to products liability, medical device litigation, and pharmaceutical litigation
- Concentrations •Products liability litigation •Pharmaceutical •Medical device •Commercial litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, Daily Report, Southeastern Legal Awards, 'Products Liability Group of the Year,' 2025 •Team Member, BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms, Big Pharma, 2025 •Band 1 Team Member, Chambers USA Guide, Georgia, Litigation: Product Liability, 2025 •Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2023-2024 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Litigation Star,' 2023-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,' 2011, 2021 and 2022 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Georgia,” 2018 and 2021 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018 •Team Member, The Daily Report’s 'Georgia Products Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Department of the Year,' 2013 and 2015-2017 •Team Member, Courtroom View Network’s 'Top Defense Verdict of 2016' •Team Member, Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly, “Top Defense Wins in 2016” •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2014-2015 •Listed, Law360, 'Rising Stars,' Product Liability, 2014 •Listed, The Daily Report, 'Rising Stars,' 2014 •Listed, Georgia Trend magazine,'Legal Elite,' 2013
Practice Areas Explained
Cliff Merrell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cliff Merrell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Personal Injury in Atlanta
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Atlanta
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
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Health Care Law in Atlanta
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Cliff Merrell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Cliff Merrell's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cliff Merrell brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Georgia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Northern Distri, Cliff Merrell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, product liability, and litigation, Cliff Merrell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Cliff Merrell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Cliff Merrell Handles in Atlanta
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