Scott Merl graduated from Miami Law in May of 2011. A Miami native, Scott graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Political Science, cum laude and Business Administration General Studies with a specialization in Education. During his law school career, Scott served as the 2010 Orientation Vice Chair, was a leading force in the Student Ambassador program, and was an intern for the Street Law program where he taught at Coral Gables High School.
After graduation, Scott held a one year Post-Graduate Fellowship in which he served as a liaison between the student body and the administration to better the overall law student experience.
Currently, Scott has his own firm, Scott Merl, P.A. Scott Merl specializes in Personal Injury actions, Slip and Falls, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Family issues, Bankruptcy, Business Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Small Claims.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2011 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction for Family Law Attorneys | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2015 |
Outstanding Effort | Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section | 2015 |
Dean of Students Award | University of Miami School of Law | 2010 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Scott Merl, P.A. | 2012 - Present |
Of Counsel | The Law Offices Of Elkins & Freedman | 2011 - Present |
Law Clerk | Dickman, Epelbaum, and Dickman | 2009 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | 2017 - Present |
Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Treasurer, Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
University of Miami School of Law Young Alumni | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
Miami-Dade Justice Association | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Florida Leadership Academy | Advisory Board Member | 2008 - Present |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Careers in the Law | The Legal Profession: The Whole Truth, and Nothing but The Truth | 2016 |
Florida Leadership Academy Young Alumni Panel | College Involvement and Post Graduate Life | 2012 |
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Seth Weinstein, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
Relationship: Friend
Scott Merl is an organized, efficient, and cost effective attorney in South Florida. Scott handles Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and general civil litigation. Any time I have a person in need of legal services in Florida, I do not hesitate to have them contact Scott.
Nanci Schanerman, Litigation Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott Merl is smart, savvy and reasonable attorney. Scott is a fountain of knowledge on personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, medical malpractice and civil litigation. He is a great lawyer and he is always willing to provide advice to a person in need. I would highly recommend him to provide legal services.
Jeffrey Berman, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 10, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Scott wholeheartedly. I have worked with Scott for a mutual client and can attest to his fierce advocacy for his personal injury clients.
Betsy Havens, Car accident Attorney on May 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott is a smart and dedicated advocate for his clients. He works hard and always goes the extra mile.
Veronica Semino, Family Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a very professional and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Scott is very knowledgeable and will always fight for his clients best interests.
I endorse this lawyer. Scott Merl is a very competent and compassionate lawyer who always fights for his clients.
Joseph Hughes, Family Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
David Salmon, Personal injury Attorney on May 12, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Merl is an excellent resourceful attorney. In addition to working with him on several matters, I have also sought his advice and feedback on personal matters as well. He is extremely conscientious of his client's needs, and works relentlessly to attain the best results possible. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
I endorse this lawyer.
Alicia James, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Egner, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christine Egner, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nanci Schanerman, Litigation Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott Merl is smart, savvy and reasonable attorney. Scott is a fountain of knowledge on personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, medical malpractice and civil litigation. He is a great lawyer and he is always willing to provide advice to a person in need. I would highly recommend him to provide legal services.
Seth Weinstein, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 8, 2012
Relationship: Friend
Scott Merl is an organized, efficient, and cost effective attorney in South Florida. Scott handles Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and general civil litigation. Any time I have a person in need of legal services in Florida, I do not hesitate to have them contact Scott.
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