Current Employment Position(s)

Partner, since 1989

Year Joined Organization: 1989

Languages

• Spanish

Lawyer Overview

Bob Merriman has been practicing law in the Tri-Cities, Washington area since 1980 with a practice that has emphasized the representation of injured and disabled persons. He is recognized by his peers as one of the leading practitioners in Southeastern Washington specializing in Worker's Compensation and Social Security Disability Law, and has successfully represented hundreds of individuals in seeking redress for their injuries and disabilities at both the State and Federal level.

Bob is a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area and is a proud member of the first graduating class at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick. He excelled academically at both the college and law school levels. He is an active member of the Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association, and has served on its Board of Governors. He is also a member of the Workerplace Injury Litigation Group (WILG) and the National Association of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR).

Bob has earned a reputaion as an effective and persuasive litigator. He genuinely cares about his clients and has a sincere desire to honestly, aggressively and professionally advise and advocate for his clients, no matter what. Bob's personal philosophy can be summarized in one sentence, to wit: No one has the right to treat another person as if he or she does not matter.

Representative Cases

• Elovich v. Nationwide Insurance, 104 Wn.2d 543 (Washington State Supreme Court)

West Practice Categories

Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Social Security -- Disability, Social Security -- Retirement & Survivors Benefits, Labor Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Appeals

Bar Admissions

• Washington, 1980
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington, 1981
• U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1982

Honors and Awards

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning
• Marquis' Who's Who in American Law, 1990 - 1991

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington, 1979
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  Honors: cum laude
• Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, 1976
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha
  Major: Public Administration

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Address

8203 W. Quinault Avenue
Quinault Point Suite 600
Kennewick, WA 99336

Phones

(509) 735-6229

Faxes

(509) 783-1631

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http://www.fmm-law.com