Merrill Gordon, P.C., lawyers in Farmington Hills, MI, Michigan
Wrongful Death
A person who recklessly or negligently causes the death of another can be held accountable. Vehicle accidents, drowning, medical malpractice, negligence and defective products are among the many causes of wrongful deaths. Attorney Merrill Gordon has successfully handled numerous wrongful death actions. If you have lost a loved one at the hands of another, Attorney Merrill Gordon can help.
Personal Injury
Personal injury is the wrongful injury of one person through the fault of another. Attorney Merrill Gordon represents clients who have been injured by negligently maintained property; automobile, motorcycle, ATV, boat, plane, bike, train and trucking accidents; construction accidents; recreation accidents; fires and explosions; defective products; weapons; improper nursing home care and other negligent or intentional misconduct.
Automobile Accidents
Vehicle accidents can be caused by intentional or reckless conduct or negligence and can involve cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, buses, trucks, trains or planes. Crashes can result in property damage, injury and death. In fact, auto crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 4 and 34, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Attorney Merrill Gordon aggressively pursues legal rights for accident victims. Attorney Merrill Gordon also is skilled at handling complex insurance claims relating to vehicle accidents, whether you or the other driver is insured, uninsured or underinsured.
Family Law
Family law encompasses divorce and its legal ramifications for the family. Attorney Merrill Gordon has helped couples divide their assets, both amicably and through court order. He helps establish, enforce, modify or change custody, visitation, parenting time, child support, guardianship, termination of parental rights and grandparent visitation rights. Often, family law issues can be resolved through settlement; at other times, court orders are necessary to enforce rights.
Divorce
A divorce can be the most traumatic time for your family. Merrill Gordon negotiates hard on his clients’ behalf while trying to preserve harmony with children. Many divorces can be resolved amicably; in other cases, court intervention is required. You need a strong, aggressive attorney to protect your rights in a divorce.
Child Custody/Support
The custody arrangements for your children after a divorce are vital to their well-being. Whether you seek individual, joint or shared custody of your children, you need an experienced family law attorney to negotiate an arrangement that is best for you and your children. Merrill Gordon regularly helps families negotiate, enforce and modify child custody arrangements. Divorce should not leave you and your children destitute. Merrill Gordon has years of experience negotiating fair child support payments. He will see that these arrangements are enforced and that they are modified as your family’s needs change.
Civil Litigation
Merrill Gordon has a strong civil litigation practice. He has extensive court experience in resolving contract disputes, personal injury actions, family law issues, collection actions and more. He also capably resolves litigation through negotiation and settlement when that is in your best interest and will take your matter through trial when necessary.
All Legal Matters
Merrill Gordon has extensive experience handling a full range of legal matters, including civil litigation, criminal defense, family law issues and personal injury. He also aids clients with real estate transactions, bankruptcy filings, landlord-tenant disputes, developing contracts and establishing wills or estates. If you require any legal assistance on any topic, don’t hesitate to contact Merrill Gordon.
Remember.
No matter where in the
world you live, if you have a legal problem to resolve in southeastern Michigan or throughout the state of Michigan, Merrill Gordon will help. He has represented clients worldwide with
Family Law and support
issues in Michigan courts.
31275 Northwestern Highway, Suite 145
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2531
Phone: 248-626-3000
Toll Free: 800-227-4074
Fax: 248-932-5201
Email: mgordon@merrillgordon.com
Born:
Detroit Michigan,1954
College:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, B.A. 1977
Law School:
Thomas M. Cooley, Lansing, MI, J.D. 1981
Membership:
State Bar of Michigan
Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association
Admissions:
State Bar of Michigan 1981
All Michigan State and Federal Courts 1981
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals 1985
Biography:
Merrill Gordon was born and raised in the Detroit area. He spent 10 years in East Lansing/ Lansing, Michigan attending College and Law School, before returning to the Detroit area and beginning the practice of law in 1981. Merrill has practiced law in the Detroit metropolitan area for over 25 years. Merrill has provided pro bono services to individuals in the community throughout his career and is active in his community coaching girls softball and boys Little League in both Franklin Baseball and North Farmington West Bloomfield, he is and has been involved various committees at Birmingham Groves high School and has taught enrichment classes at Birmingham Birkshire Middle School. He and his family are members of Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield, MI and he teaches Sunday School there.
Merrill has been married for more than 20 years and has 3 children, one daughter in college and one daughter in high school and his son attends middle school.
Practice Area
Macomb County
Armada
Armada Twp.
Bruce Twp.
Centerline
Chesterfield Twp.
Clinton Twp.
Eastpointe
Fraser
Harrisson Twp.
Lenox Twp.
Macomb Twp.
Memphis
Mt. Clemens
New Baltimore
New Haven
Ray Twp.
Richmond
Romeo
Roseville
St. Clair Shores
Sterling Heights
Shelby Twp.
Utica
Warren
Washington Twp.
Oakland County
Auburn Hills
Addison Twp.
Berkley
Beverly Hills
Bingham Farms
Birmingham
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills
Brandon Twp.
Clarkson
Commerce Twp.
Farmington
Farmington Hills
Ferndale
Franklin
Groveland Twp.
Hazel Park
Highland Twp.
Holly
Holly Twp.
Huntington Woods
Independance Twp.
Keepgo Harbor
Lake Angelus
Lake Orion
Lathrup Village
Lyon Twp.
Madison Heights
Milford Twp.
Novi
Novi Twp.
Oak Park
Oakland Twp.
Orchard Lake
Orion Twp.
Ortonville
Oxford
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Rochester
Rochester Hills
Rose Twp.
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Twp.
Southfield
South Lyon
Springfield Twp.
Sylvan Lake
Walled Lake
Waterford
West Bloomfield
White Lake Twp.
Wixonm
Wolverine Lake
Wayne County
Allen Park
Belleville
Brownstown Township
Canton
Dearborn
Dearborn Heights
Detroit
Ecorse
Flat Rock
Garden City
Gibraltar
Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe Farms
Hamtramck
Grosse Pointe Park
Grosse Pointe Woods
Hamtramack
Highland Park
Huron Twp.
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Livonia
Melvindale
Northville
Nortville Twp.
Plymouth
Plymoth Twp.
Redford
River Rouge
Riverview
Rockwood
Romulus
Southgate
Sumpter Twp.
Taylor
Trenton
Van Buren Twp.
Wayne
Westland
Woodhaven
Wyandotte
Merrill Gordon has received an AV peer review rating, the highest available.