The Law Firm of Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland, P.A.
is one of the oldest continuously existing law firms in Marion County, Florida, having been established in 1974. Since then the law firm has served clients ranging from multi-national firms to our local friends and neighbors. We serve a broad range of clients needs including personal matters, litigation (state, federal and appellate), complex commercial transactions, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and criminal matters.

Personal Injury/Automobile Accidents/Wrongful Death Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland P.A. represents individuals who have been injured throughout the state of Florida. The firm employs a number of methods including computer graphics and simulations, jury verdict research and expert witnesses appropriate to the case to help maximize the recovery for our clients. Medical Malpractice Blanchard, Merriam, Adel and Kirkland’s Medical Malpractice lawyers strive to exceed expectations through high-quality service, consistent client involvement and results-oriented litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases. From pre-suit screening through trial on the merits, we can provide both the health care practitioner and the patients with excellent legal representation and advice that draws upon our years of experience. FAMILY LAW The Family Law Section of Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland provides skilled and competent legal services in the areas of divorce, custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), modifications, visitation rights, paternity, injunctions, prenuptial agreements, and other related family law matters. Our experience ranges from simple, uncontested divorces to more complex issues requiring litigation. COMMERCIAL LITIGATION BMAK’s commercial litigation attorneys represent local and national companies in a broad range of matters, including complex contract, bankruptcy, financial services, insurance, and real estate litigation. We offer the most thorough, effective and efficient approach to every business need. We handle commercial matters across many industries and jurisdictions. Our commercial litigators have the advocacy skills to effectively handle commercial disputes of all types, from simple breach of contract actions to complex banking and corporate matters. GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION BMAK’s litigation attorneys vigorously represent clients at all levels of our federal and state court systems and before numerous state and federal agencies, boards, and other regulatory and administrative authorities. As part of our client-centered approach, we attempt to evaluate all available options to resolve disputes. These options include arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other creative, but less obvious, solutions. We work promptly, efficiently and cost-effectively with persistence, determination and tenacity. EMPLOYMENT LAW With regard to employment law, we have dealt with all aspects of labor relations including sex discrimination and harassment, age discrimination, race discrimination, family medical leave, and wage and hour claims. The lawyers of Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland represent both employers and employees in disputes involving gender, race, and other types of discrimination, as well as claims based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (wage and hour claims). There are federal and state laws that govern most aspects of the relationship between an employee and an employer, and our lawyers have handled many claims in both federal and state court through and including trial. IMMIGRATION Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland P.A.’s immigration practice is dedicated to serving individuals and businesses with their various immigration needs. We handle immigration matters for clients throughout Florida in an expeditious and personalized manner.