David Merrill

David Merrill

David C. Merrill is an associate in Wicker Smith’s Naples office where he focuses on construction defect and construction related matters, first-party contracts claims, premises liability claims, and subrogation defense.

Mr. Merrill graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2013. Prior to beginning law school, Mr. Merrill worked as Director of Risk Management for a collegiate men’s fraternity, where he oversaw the risk reduction and management program, which included over 127 active chapters and 7,800 undergraduates.

In 2017, he continued his education at Ave Maria School of Law earning a Juris Doctor in 2020. While in law school, he interned for Arthrex, Inc., where he assisted with global multi-department projects dealing in compliance, legal, and business affairs. Following his time at Arthrex Inc., he joined Wicker Smith as a Law Clerk in 2019. As a student at Ave Maria School of Law, he served as an executive officer of the Moot Court Board, President of the Federalist Society Chapter, Senator for the Student Bar Association, and won the 2018 Ave Maria School of Law Robert H. Bork Internal Appellate Competition.

Mr. Merrill is admitted to practice in The State of Florida. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Florida Gulf Coast University’s Alumni Association. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, boating, and watching his favorite sports teams with friends and family.

• Florida Bar

• 2018 Ave Maria School of Law Robert H. Bork Internal Appellate Competition, Winner
• Moot Court Board, Ave Maria School of Law, Executive Officer
• Federalist Society Chapter, Ave Maria School of Law, President
• Student Bar Association, Ave Maria School of Law, Senator