William Merck is the founder of the Law Offices of William R. Merck, a law firm specializing in legal research and writing and appellate law. Mr. Merck is a native of Athens, GA, and a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to starting his own firm, he served as law clerk to the Hon. N. Kent Lawrence, State Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and as Deputy Legislative Counsel to the Nevada State Legislature.