Eric Andrew Mercer

I retained Eric Mercer in 2025 and paid a $10,000 retainer in good faith, expecting professionalism and honest representation. Unfortunately, my experience was the opposite. After reviewing the invoices and comparing them against the actual work performed, it’s clear that the correct amount for legit...imate services should have been $2,970, not $11,080. Throughout our brief engagement, Mr. Mercer’s conduct reflected dishonesty, overbilling, and a lack of basic case understanding. Below are some of the most concerning examples, all documented by billing records and court filings: Unauthorized Charge: Mr. Mercer charged my credit card $640 before I had even signed a contract with him (contract signed July 2, 2025). Negligent Court Appearance: He appeared late and unprepared for my July 2 hearing, forcing me to check in on my own. He had left crucial documents at his office but still billed $3,400 for this brief, 15-minute, mishandled appearance. Inflated and Fabricated Billing: Multiple charges appeared for “document preparation” and “legal research” when no hearings or filings were pending, including July 11, 2025. During this same period, Mr. Mercer admitted that my case was “not a priority.” He went dark on me for over two weeks. Not accepting or returning phone calls. Stating he was "in trial" or "sick." Improper and Unrelated Charges: On July 14, 2025, he billed $680 for a call with another attorney to gossip about opposing counsel’s license status — an unprofessional and unauthorized use of my funds. Billing for His Own Mistakes: He charged $1,020 total to refile motions that had been rejected twice because of his own filing errors (entries dated July 30 and August 1, 2025). Lack of Case Knowledge: After billing over $10,800, he admitted he was unaware that my matter involved two separate cases and didn’t even know that the opposing party and I were never married — information clearly stated in the documents I had provided. Mr. Mercer’s lack of preparation and inflated billing practices caused significant delays and personal hardship, including the loss of valuable time with my children. His actions fell far below the ethical and professional standards expected of a licensed attorney. I have retained documentation supporting all of these claims, including invoices, rejected filings, and correspondence. In my experience, Eric Mercer used his law license to overcharge and mislead a client who trusted him. I strongly urge anyone considering his services to demand detailed, itemized billing in writing and to verify every charge carefully. This review is based entirely on factual records and first-hand experience. I share it to help other clients avoid the same costly mistake.