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Lauren A. Merritt

I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. With the exception of the three years I spent in Gainesville, Florida for law school, I have lived in the Pensacola area my whole life.​

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I worked in the personal injury field before I started practicing probate and guardianship law. It was during that time my mom died in a tragic accident. Our family consulted with a probate attorney during some of the most difficult days of our lives. I remember feeling angry that there was paperwork to complete when I was still crippled with grief. It all felt so overwhelming and unfair.

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Today I draw from my personal experience when I’m working with families who have experienced loss. I remember what it feels like to be on the other side of the desk, and I enjoy supporting families through the probate process with compassion and understanding. I equally enjoy working with families establishing guardianships. Family is invaluable, and I admire my clients who take measures to protect and support the ones they love through guardianship.  

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When I’m not practicing law, I keep busy as the wife to a southern gentleman, bonus mom to three beautiful girls, and dog mom to one rescue dog. I enjoy running, spending time with family, dining at my favorite Pensacola restaurants, and relaxing with a good true crime television show.

EDUCATION
J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude, 2013
B.A., University of West Florida, summa cum laude, 2010

LICENSES AND ADMISSIONS
All Florida State Courts

All Alabama State Courts

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association, Member

NWFL Chapter Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Public Relations Chair

The Pensacola American Inn of Court, Member

Pathways for Change, Board Member

Seville Rotary, Rotarian

Studer Community Institute, Roundtable Member