Judith M. "Judy" Mercier - Lawyer in Orlando, FL

Judith M. Mercier is a partner in the firm's Orlando officeand concentrates in complex business and commercial litigation in trial andappellate courts. She represents companies in a wide range of industries,including technology, sports, financial services, hospitality and news andentertainment. Her practice focuses on contract disputes, business torts,intellectual property, media law and defending consumer claims. Ms. Mercier hasdefended consumer claims such as breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, negligence,unfair and deceptive trade practices, as well as various statutory claims underthe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act andElectronic Funds Transfer Act.

Ms. Mercier is dedicated to helping clients evaluate risks and regulations,identify trends and develop strategies to achieve their business goals. Shetakes the time to understand her clients' business model, opportunities andstanding in the marketplace to provide them with comprehensive guidance. She hassignificant experience conducting corporate investigations and advising clientson compliance matters. As a national counsel, Ms. Mercier devises practicalstrategies for clients to navigate disputes and leads a team of attorneys thathandle trial court cases, appeals and arbitrations throughout the UnitedStates.

Ms. Mercier's media law practice involves representing newspapers, televisionstations and other media entities in defamation actions, actions to obtainaccess to judicial records and proceedings, and defending journalists facingsubpoenas under Florida's Shield law.

In addition to her active law practice, Ms. Mercier served for three years asthe national chair of the Holland Knight Womens Initiative and as amember of the firm's Diversity Council. She is a former certified publicaccountant.