Background
Merwin, William Richard was born on January 20, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of George R. and Phyllis Merwin.
Merwin, William Richard was born on January 20, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of George R. and Phyllis Merwin.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University Florida, 1964. Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1967.
Trust assistant Florida National Bank, Jacksonville, 1967—1968, trust administrative assistant, 1971—1973. Assistant counsel, 1973—1984. Chief legislation counsel, 1976—1979.
Chief editorial counsel, 1980—1984. Vice president American Legal Publication Company, Inc., 1984—1985. Vice president to president Amalon Publication Company, 1985—1989, editor-in-chief.
Private practice, from 1987. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1968-1971.
Advisor Junior Achievement, Jacksonville, 1972. Member administrative board Lakeshore United Methodist Church, 1972—1979, chief attorney, trier fact, 1972—1979, president choir, 1973—1975, 1977—1979. Member board of elders, secretary Corinthian Community Church, Jacksonville, 1986—1989, Maranatha Community Church, from 1989.
Member of American Bar Association, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Theta Phi.