Merrill H. Gordon

Merrill H. Gordon

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Farmington Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

31275 Northwestern Highway Suite 145, Farmington Hills, MI

About Merrill

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 44 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1981

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Location

Merrill Gordon PC

31275 Northwestern Highway Suite 145, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334

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Merrill H. Gordon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angela | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

If you want an attorney, you better hire Merrill; first, he is Affordable and reasonable. Second of all, He is a great attorney. He's not out to try to beat or get money from you. He's straight to the point. My divorce was over in 5 months. And I am so grateful to have him as my attorney. I actually... had to do nothing less, stress, less headache, and problems. I do not give you a five-star; I will give you a 10-star. Thank you so much for all you have done for me, and I will recommend you to all of my family and friends and anybody else who comes past me and needs a great divorce attorney!!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Merrill Gordon Family Law

My wife file filed for divorce. I am happy to report that we have decided to dismiss the case and reconcile. As I searched for an attorney, a friend suggested that I consider Mr Gordon. Brief research revealed that he had excellent reviews. In our conversations he was very precise in his question...ing and advice. He made it clear to me exactly what I was facing and detailed options that were readily understood. He was upfront about his billing, providing a detailed monthly statement with a brief description, cost, and timestamp for each billable line item. Mr Gordon inspired my confidence impressing me as a very precise thinker who knows his business. I highly recommend Merrill Gordon to anyone in need of counsel in Family Law matters.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney

Merrill Gordon represented me during my recent divorce proceeding. Needless to say, I was put through an extremely traumatic process by my spouse. An example was an instance early in the proceeding when a situation developed that prompted a late night call to Merrill's cell. His counsel was a...bsolutely correct and I was able to react accordingly. I found that Merrill was available to help 24/7 which was extremely important in my case. He is not a 9 - 5 lawyer. Another thing that I appreciated was his promptness in returning my calls and appearing on time for my court appearances. Also, I felt that his billing process was very fair. His billing statements were easy to read and very accurate. I would definitely recommend Merrill as a divorce attorney.

Posted by Mike | April 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce/child custody

I could not have chosen a better lawyer for my case. If I had to chose one word to describe Merrill, it would be "integrity". Merrill would not and would not let me play unfair and be dishonest, even when my ex wife and her attorney would, I really respect him for that. Merrill listened to me and... would tell me realistically what I could expect worst/best case. He had a very difficult case and well exceeded my expectations. He was bombarded with papers and accusations about me from my ex wife's attorney and would help me understand what was happening. I was ready to give up many times and Merrill convinced me to keep fighting. His experience in court proceedings were beyond compare. He would explain to me, that I would need to weigh if something small was worth fighting over, or would you rather it all just be over. That is when I realized that Merrill understood me as a client and knew that although I did not want her to think that she had won, it was best to just be done. When it was over, my attorney fee's we 1/4 of what my ex wife had spent and although neither her nor I got everything we wanted, I can honestly say that I am happy with the J.O.D. and have no regrets. I have still contacted Merrill from time to time for advice, he has been responsive and helpful. Will continue to use Merrill if anything in the future should arise.

Posted by William | February 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce attorney

Merrill was my attorney for my divorce. It was a very difficult process. I really liked that Merrill did not make a bunch of empty promises to me for the sake of getting more hourly pay for himself. I felt he always tried to paint a realistic picture of what I was facing financially and did his be...st to minimize cost for me. He was always approachable and available and very prompt at returning calls and e-mails.

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Merrill H. Gordon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Kravis

Family lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gordon is an extremely knowledgable and affective advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Gordon to all individuals in need of representation."

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Channelle Kizy-White

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Merrill. Merrill is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is confident both in and out of the courtroom. He takes the time to understand clients and their situations so that he can make the best recommendations for them in their lives. Merrill knows how to cater his services to each unique client because he truly understands that no two divorces are ever the same. He treats everyone with the utmost respect, but definitely knows the law to protect his clients and steer them in the right direction through the entire process. He is able to assist clients in being realistic with their situations and expectations. He is also a wonderful father and his personal experience of being a strong family man helps him truly understand the significance of so many family issues. If my family member or friend were going through a divorce, I would definitely recommend that they give Merrill a call."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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Work Experience

1984 - Present

Owner, Merrill Gordon PC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Wayne County Circuit Court Mediation Tribunal Association

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1981 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Member

Education

1981

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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