Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

also known as Rick Mercure

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 12 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 12 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 Joe | August 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Awesome!

Rick took care of my VOP resulting in a better outcome than I even thought possible. My probation as well as community service hours were 100% dismissed. He was also super easy to contact, and always kept me up to date with any news concerning my case. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Ana | June 16, 2014

Talented and Driven

I am so thankful that Mr. Mercure was the attorney that we hired. He is intelligent and has the drive that we were hoping our lawyer would possess. I cannot express to you how pleased we were with his performance and kept us informed throughout our entire work relationship. He is a bright and driven ...lawyer that I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs that extra something special in time of crisis. He was available day and night and am thankful that he was on our side. You will not be disappointed with his tenacity.

Posted by Fawn and Felix | May 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

God sent...I would trust him with my life

Words cannot explain what a remarkable attorney he is. During one of the most stressful time in my life, Attorney Rick Mercure was my guiding light. I have never meet an Attorney that cared so much for their clients. Not only is he an EXCELLENT Attorney, I consider him a great friend for what he has ...done for me and my family. Without going into details about the case, I just want everyone to know that the result he got on my case was better than I ever expected. All the reviews written about him is correct...he is trustworthy, honest, ethical, hard working, and can be reach at all times. Not once did he not respond back to me when I call, text, or email him. He truly was a God sent to me.

Richard Mercure

Replied last May 29, 2014

Thanks Fawn! It was a pleasure helping you and your husband.

Posted by Charles | March 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Rick had my back when I needed someone the most!

In 2012 I chose to be represented by the public defenders office after I was charged in Gainesville, Florida. After three replacements, I was finally represented by Rick Mercure. This case was lengthy because the previous attorneys which represented me were re-assigned to different divisions. Mr. Mer...cure was remarkable in keeping me informed in the progress of my case. He broke down every event for me and made sure I knew what I was facing. Once we went to trial, Mr. Mercure definitely displayed his knowledge of the laws, court room etiquette, and argument strategy. Needless to say, Mr. Mercure won my case that day. I had a lot riding during that trial and I truly believe if Mr. Mercure hadn't represented me then I'd be in jail for a crime that I was not guilty of. Thank you Mr. Mercure.

Posted by morgan | March 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

V.O.P. Client

My attorney, Rick Mercure always stayed in close contact with me regarding my case. He always returned my phone calls and consistently followed through with everything he said he was going to do. I felt that he handled my case in a timely manner. I was very comfortable with him by my side through... this difficult time in my life. I feel he got me the best results that you can get in my situation. The prosecutor wanted 6 months in jail. He did not settle for that and got me only 10 days. I highly recommend Rick Mercure to represent you, especially in a case like mine with a VOP charge. Things would have been a lot worse for me without his representation.

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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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