Atty. 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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David L. Merrill is a Founder based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at The Associates. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, trusts, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1997), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1997), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1998). Educated at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law (J.D. National, 1996) and Stetson University (B.B.A. Finance, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David L. Merrill is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
David L. Merrill is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Florida →
David L. Merrill is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →
David L. Merrill is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
David L. Merrill is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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