David Lloyd Merrill

David Lloyd Merrill is a Florida attorney and founder at The Associates, with more than two decades of experience in bankruptcy law, divorce, family law, and litigation. He represents people facing financial stress, family conflict, and court disputes. His trial background helps him prepare strong legal strategies and explain each step in clear terms. Clients come to him for direct guidance, practical answers, and steady support when legal problems affect their home, finances, or future decisions. He focuses on results that fit each client’s legal needs.

David L. Merrill earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Stetson University. He earned a J.D. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law, where he took part in National Moot Court, earned a Top 5 Orator Award, and made the Dean’s List. His education gave him a strong base in financial analysis, legal research, courtroom writing, and oral advocacy. These skills support his work in bankruptcy cases, divorce matters, and complex disputes involving personal or business concerns across Florida courts and legal forums.

David was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1996. He later gained admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. His memberships include The Florida Bar, the American Bankruptcy Institute, The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, and a bankruptcy bar group in the Southern District of Florida, supporting his professional legal practice and continued legal knowledge development.

David Lloyd Merrill helps people understand their rights during bankruptcy and divorce. He works with clients who need debt relief, protection from creditors, fair family law solutions, or representation in litigation. His approach centers on one-on-one service, careful case preparation, and honest communication. By explaining legal options in plain language, he helps clients make informed choices, reduce stress, and move toward a more stable financial and family situation with confidence and a clear legal plan for the next life stage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Associates
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, The American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Southern District of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court
• Chairman, St. Lucie County Board of Adjustment
• Member of Board of Governors, The Florida Bar, Young Lawyer’s Division
• Brown Bag Chair, Bankruptcy Bar Association, West Palm Beach, Southern District of Florida

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stetson University, Deland, Florida
  BBA in Finance

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