Atty. Derek M Mercer

Atty. Derek M Mercer

Derek M Mercer is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, corporate law, workers compensation. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek M Mercer at a glance

Derek M Mercer is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Mercer Law Firm, LLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U. (2003). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2003) and University of Florida (B.A., 1996). Active member of New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek M Mercer is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, corporate law, workers compensation
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Derek practices at Mercer Law Firm, LLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek M Mercer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek M Mercer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Derek M Mercer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Derek M Mercer is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Derek M Mercer

Where is Derek M Mercer's law office located?
Derek M Mercer's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Mercer Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek M Mercer handle?
Derek M Mercer focuses on business, workers comp, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Derek M Mercer practiced law?
Derek M Mercer has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Derek M Mercer go to law school?
Derek M Mercer earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Derek M Mercer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2003
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.
Admitted: 2003

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