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.