Atty. Merrick Williams
Merrick started his career as a lawyer working for one of Minnesota’s top injury attorneys. He learned that through dedication and hard work, momentous results can be achieved for his clients.
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About Merrick Williams at a glance
Merrick Williams is a Principal | Attorney based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, practicing at Fields Law Firm. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and construction. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2000), New Jersey (2024), and Texas (2024). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Minnetonka, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Merrick started his career as a lawyer working for one of Minnesota’s top injury attorneys
- He learned that through dedication and hard work, momentous results can be achieved for his clients
- He enjoys the court room and has litigated numerous cases in Minnesota
- Caring and aggressive are hallmarks of his practice
- He understands the fear and anxiety every day, ordinary, people feel when forced to face the intimidation and immense resources of a giant insurance company
- He’ll carefully explain and simplify complex legal issues so you can make the most informed decision about your claims
- At the same time, he’ll take an aggressive approach to dealing with the insurance company to ensure the maximum result and recovery for you
- Merrick was raised out west but came to Minnesota in the mid-90s to attend law school at William Mitchell College of Law
- Since his arrival, he has grown to love the beauty of Minnesota and its culture, and now, proudly, considers himself a Minnesotan
- Unique to his life experiences, Merrick lived in Taiwan for two years and learned to read, write and speak Mandarin Chinese
- Most significantly, he spent months living in small villages where agriculture was the sole means of sustenance and people struggled to survive
- He witnessed, first-hand, the true meaning and value of hard work, and what it takes to survive in the face of a bad crop or a natural disaster
- This experience deepened his appreciation for the difficulties good people experience despite efforts to improve their lives
- Mr. Williams is admitted to practice in the Minnesota state courts and United States District Court of Minnesota, New Jersey, and Texas
- He enjoys membership with the Minnesota Association of Justice, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association and American Association for Justice
- When not working, Merrick enjoys hanging out with his kids
- He loves the Gophers, Vikings, Twins and yearns for the day when the T-Wolves bring home an NBA title
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Merrick Williams's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Merrick Williams is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →
Merrick Williams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Minnesota →
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.
Merrick Williams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Merrick Williams is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →
Merrick Williams is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minnetonka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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