
Mr. Merrell's work history prior to becoming an attorney includes nearly 10 years in the criminal justice system working as a police officer, member of the coast guard (aux), detention officer and instructor. He is also a board member for Just Keep Smiling, a charitable organization assisting children with medical needs. He has over nine years' experience in the insurance industry handling homeowner claims. He has more than 12 years' experience working with youth at the YMCA, youth sports and High school. He was a member of the Birmingham School of Law's honor society, graduating as the organization's treasurer, and had also served as special prosecutor on the honor court. Mr. Merrell spends all of his time outside of the office with his family, especially his daughter. He loves college football in the fall and enjoys history; in particular Gettysburg, Williamsburg and England.
Areas Of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Appellate (Civil Appeals)
- Contracts
- Divorce/Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Insurance Law (Property/Homeowners)
Education
- Birmingham School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Member, Birmingham School of Law’s Honor Society
- Honors: Treasurer, Birmingham School of Law’s Honor Society
- University of Alabama
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Criminal Justice
Classes/Seminars
- Peyton Pruitt Rally “Mental Health in Justice” 2016, Speaker
- Brown Mackie College “3 branches of government” 2016, Speaker
- Fortis College “Business Formation” 2015 & 2016, Speaker
- Brown Mackie “Search & Seizure and gun control” 2015, Speaker
- Program Advisory Committee, Brown Mackie College, Member
- Program Advisory Committee, ITT Technical Institute, Member
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2018
- Top Attorney - Civil Litigation , 2018
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2019
- “Lead Counsel Rated” in Civil Litigation and Family Law
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2020
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2021
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Alabama Bar Association, Member
- Law School & Legal Education Task Force, Member, 2016 to 2017
- Birmingham Bar Association, Crisis Relief Committee, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Alabama Association for Justice, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- 2016 Pro Bono Small Firm of the Year awarded by the Birmingham Bar Association