Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

also known as Rick Mercure

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Handling virtually all types of criminal defense cases prosecuted by the State of Florida.

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Fighting big insurance.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Mercure, PA - *RPM Law*

912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32605

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Richard Ronald Paul Mercure's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Malcolm | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Life Saver!!!!

At one of the scariest times of my life, I found there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I was arrested for DUI in 2014 and I didn't really know what to do. I've never really ever had any serious legal issues, so I didn't fully understand the process. I began searching online for information, and... by the grace of God, I stumbled across Richard Mercure's website. From the first day we met, during my consultation I felt really comfortable. Mr Mercure was very knowledgable, and really broke down EVERTHING for me so I understood all my options. From the first consultation, I felt there was hope and this wasn't a death sentence. Mr Mercure helped me through every facet of the process and in the end, my DUI charged was reduced to wreck less driving. My life has been restored and I would not have had this second chance if not for Richard Mercure. Know you're rights!!!! With that being said, I 100 percent recommend Richard Mercure!!! When you're lost and don't know exactly what your next step is, no better person to guide you than Richard Mercure!!

Posted by Ryan | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Great communication, very professional, handled everything I needed and achieved the outcome I'd hoped for. Instructions were clear for any paperwork, couldn't ask for better.

Posted by Anthony X. | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Couldn't ask for anyone better

Rick is highly motivated and ready to fight for you. He takes a very hands-on approach and got his hands on a lot of information about my case even before I could! He has a great personality and is very easy to get along with. You can tell he genuinely enjoys helping others through his legal work.... I would strongly recommend Rick to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by Eric | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed!

Recently, I found myself in need of legal advice so I hired Richard Mercure. He fought my case tooth and nail even though it was in Hillsborough County. On the day of trial, it was clear that Rick was well-prepared. He had all his exhibits in order, with copies for everybody involved. The Officer ...tried his hardest to skate around the truth but in the end, Rick’s cross-examination was PERFECTION. He anticipated what the Officer was going to say well before the Officer even said it. The Judge acquitted me of all charges (and I didn’t even have to testify). Rick is a true trial lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a defense lawyer. He saved me countless amounts of time, money, and aggravation through out the entire process, making it painless for me. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to hire Rick!

Posted by Lauren | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

So kind and competent!

I had a lot of issues - a warrant for failure to appear, a suspended and expired license, a ticket, all from nearly two years ago - and Rick helped me solve them all! He was always readily available (a trait that is lost on many lawyers) and while I hope to never be in a position where I need his ser...vices again, he's the guy I'd call if I did!

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Richard Ronald Paul Mercure's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Andy Ingram

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Ronald Paul Mercure is a skilled lawyer. I can refer cases to him with complete confidence that the clients I refer will be happy with the representation they received."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Mercure as a DUI defense attorney. He is experienced and caring."

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Eric Gressman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. He was an outstanding student of mine at the University of Miami Law School. He has excellent legal writing and oral argument skills. Mr. Mercure is very bright and dedicates 100 percent of himself to any endeavor or client."

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Matthew Gunter

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Mercure for criminal defense. I've had the opportunity to work with him on several cases and found him to be highly knowledgeable and thorough in the criminal law field. I believe that he represents his clients zealously and is well respected in the local community. You're legal matters are in good hands with Mr. Mercure."

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William Vanderwyden

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is an outstanding young attorney who works diligently for his clients. He is competent and personable, and he will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice. I endorse him wholeheartedly as a colleague and friend."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Catherine Gleason

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is a real go getter and cares about how clients! He has excellent trial skills and understands the nuances in the law. I recommend Rick without reservation!"

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Ashraf Salem

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is my go-to referral when I'm asked about criminal lawyers. He offers clients much, much more than an aggressive criminal defense. Richard has an in depth understanding of the law and sophistication that puts him ahead of most of his colleagues, and of great benefit to his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Gonzalez-Sirgo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several cases with Richard. He has done excellent work on the cases that we worked on together, demonstrating a strong work ethic and high degree of legal skill."

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Kenneth Barlow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andy Ingram

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Gonzalez-Sirgo

Insurance lawyer

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Paul Petruzzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catherine Gleason

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

10 Best Lawyers in Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Law Firms in Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney (Gainesville Office), Katz & Phillips, PA

2013 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Gainesville

2012 - 2013

Domestic Violence Division - Certified Legal Intern, Miami Dade Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

Homicide Division - Legal Intern, 20th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office

2011 - 2012

Federal Homicide - Criminal Law Clerk, Law Office of Paul D. Petruzzi, PA

2011 - 2012

State Homicide - Criminal Law Clerk, Law Office of Jack R. Blumenfeld, PA

2011 - 2012

Civil Law Clerk, Law Office of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, PA

2011 - 2012

Criminal Law Research Assistant, University Of Miami School Of Law

2010 - 2011

Civil Law Clerk, Spink & Associates, PA

2010 - 2010

Civil Law Clerk, Weisberg & Meyers, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Individual Lawyer

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2014 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Active Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2012

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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