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Melissa C. Merritt, Associate Attorney
Family Law
Phone:904-449-7457
Address: 2270 NW 43rd, Suite P, Gainesville, FL 32606
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Law Firm:Kenny Leigh & Associates
Lawyer:Melissa C. Merritt
Phone:904-449-7457
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Lawyer Title:Associate
Practice Areas:Family Law
Bio: Melissa Merritt was raised in Gainesville, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications. Mrs. Merritt then went on to earn her law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, she also took additional courses and volunteered with clinics provided by the Center on Children and Families to earn a certificate in Family Law.Mrs. Merritt was awarded the Book Award for earning the highest final grade in her Collaborative Law course. She was also a member of the law school’s Trial Team, and was on the 2010 winning team of the Florida Bar Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition.Mrs. Merritt was selected by her professor to be a Teaching Assistant for both Legal Research & Writing as well as Appellate Advocacy. While earning her law degree, Mrs. Merritt was also a Fellow of the Florida Bar Foundation. Following graduation, Mrs. Merritt put her trial skills to work for the Office of the State Attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit.As an Assistant State Attorney, she tried over 25 cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Attempted Murder. After a few years in the criminal courtroom, Mrs. Merritt was eager to return to serving children and families. Working at Kenny Leigh & Associates, provides her with the opportunity to assist fathers in making tough legal decisions that will best serve and benefit their families.
Admitted:2010, Florida;
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Law School:University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer Melissa C. Merritt, graduated from University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Class of 2010, J.D., is now employed by Kenny Leigh & Associates at 2270 NW 43rd, Suite P Gainesville, FL 32606.Melissa C. Merritt is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Melissa C. Merritt as your lawyer, you should consider whether Melissa C. Merritt offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Melissa C. Merritt has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Melissa C. Merritt's office is located at Gainesville, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Melissa C. Merritt has been admitted in 2010, Florida;. His or her practice areas include Family Law.

Melissa C. Merritt's college and law school education includes , University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Melissa Merritt was raised in Gainesville, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications. Mrs. Merritt then went on to earn her law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, she also took additional courses and volunteered with clinics provided by the Center on Children and Families to earn a certificate in Family Law.Mrs. Merritt was awarded the Book Award for earning the highest final grade in her Collaborative Law course. She was also a member of the law school’s Trial Team, and was on the 2010 winning team of the Florida Bar Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition.Mrs. Merritt was selected by her professor to be a Teaching Assistant for both Legal Research & Writing as well as Appellate Advocacy. While earning her law degree, Mrs. Merritt was also a Fellow of the Florida Bar Foundation. Following graduation, Mrs. Merritt put her trial skills to work for the Office of the State Attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit.As an Assistant State Attorney, she tried over 25 cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Attempted Murder. After a few years in the criminal courtroom, Mrs. Merritt was eager to return to serving children and families. Working at Kenny Leigh & Associates, provides her with the opportunity to assist fathers in making tough legal decisions that will best serve and benefit their families.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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