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.

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