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Richard Vinson Merritt

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-35%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Law Offices of Richard V. Merritt, LLC
    1265 West Spring Street
    Suite A
    Smyrna, GA 30080
    Office: 770-884-6652
    Fax: 770-433-9345
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Tried over fifty (50) cases to verdict by age thirty-four (34). Admitted, all Georgia state trial courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court,... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Gives impeccable service; won my DUI case; very intelligent and knowledgable about the law”

Posted by: Jennifer, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Richard is a great attorney; one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Georgia, in my opinion. I have recommended him to my friends for their... more
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5 star rating

“Caring, knowledgeable, and thorough”

Posted by: Bryan, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have personally have benefited from his professional assistance on two occasions. Richard is very knowledgeable in the area of elder care and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Thomas Edward Cardone

Rich is a proven criminal and civil trial attorney. He is an efficient, effective, and skilled advocate. I highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Cardone , Atlanta (GA), 6 months ago
Eric Brent Coleman

Rich is an experienced and talented attorney. When we worked together, I looked to Rich often for guidance and mentoring almost daily. I still do the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eric Coleman , Atlanta (GA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Richard Vinson Merritt was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2000 04/11/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Partner/Managing Member at The Law Office of Richard V. Merritt, LLC 2010–present
Senior Litigator at Weinstock & Scavo, P.C. 2007–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Mississippi College School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of Georgia, Athens English BA - Bachelor of Arts 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Barrister-Lamar Inn of Court Lamar Inn of Court 2006
Barrister-Bleckley Inn of Court Bleckley Inn of Court 2005
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Bar Association
Member Atlanta Bar Association
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