Atty. Howard Scott Merricks

Atty. Howard Scott Merricks

Mr. Howard Scott Merricks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death.

Lutz Lutz 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (813) 586-1931 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard Scott Merricks at a glance

Howard Scott Merricks is a wrongful death and personal injury attorney based in Lutz, Florida. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Claims Court (1991). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (law, 1985) and University of Florida (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Lutz, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Howard Scott Merricks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Howard practices in Lutz, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Scott Merricks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Scott Merricks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Howard Scott Merricks is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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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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 Lutz 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Howard Scott Merricks's law office located?
Howard Scott Merricks's law practice is located in Lutz, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Scott Merricks handle?
Howard Scott Merricks focuses on wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Howard Scott Merricks practiced law?
Howard Scott Merricks has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Howard Scott Merricks go to law school?
Howard Scott Merricks earned their education at (law, 1985); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Howard Scott Merricks for a consultation?
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Education

law
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1991

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