Abby Merrill
@abbymerrill
Associate attorney focused on intellectual property and commercial litigation, delivering strategic research, motion practice, and discovery execution.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Associate Attorney representing clients in high-stakes intellectual property and commercial litigation in state and federal court. My practice spans copyright, trademark, patent infringement, business torts, breach of contract, unfair competition, and False Claims Act matters, with an emphasis on turning nuanced procedural and substantive issues into winning case strategy.
In my current role with Bragalone Olejko Saad PC, I draft complex motions, briefs, and pleadings—including dispositive motions and federal court filings. I oversee discovery strategy and execution, including drafting and responding to written discovery and coordinating document production, and I counsel clients on IP protection, copyright compliance, and litigation risk, settlement strategy, and regulatory implications.
Before that, I served as an Associate Attorney and Law Clerk at Cowles & Thompson, P.C., handling commercial, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense litigation. I drafted dispositive motions such as motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions to compel; prepared comprehensive discovery responses; and supported case evaluation, settlement discussions, mediations, and litigation planning.
I’ve also strengthened my legal foundation through my Law Clerk and Summer Associate work at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. and a Legal Externship at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, where I conducted research and drafted responses to motions and memoranda. Beyond practice, I earned my Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law (GPA: 3.23/4.0) and contributed as an FSU Law Review Staff Editor, Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law Staff Editor, and Moot Court leadership, including competing in major moot court competitions, earning a Distinguished Pro Bono Award.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Attorney
Bragalone Olejko Saad P.C.
Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)
Represent clients in state and federal intellectual property and commercial litigation, including copyright, trademark, patent infringement, and False Claims Act matters. Draft complex motions and pleadings, manage discovery strategy, and advise on IP protection, litigation risk, and settlement.
Practices intellectual property and commercial litigation in state and federal court, representing businesses, rightsholders, creators, and individuals in copyright and trademark disputes. Handles related complex commercial matters including business torts, False Claims Act/whistleblower issues, breach of contract, and unfair competition.
Associate Attorney
Cowles & Thompson, P.C.
Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)
Represent clients in commercial, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense litigation. Draft dispositive motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and prepare discovery responses while supporting client communications, settlement discussions, and litigation planning.
Law Clerk
Cowles & Thompson, P.C.
Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)
Support client representation in commercial, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense litigation. Draft dispositive motions, prepare discovery responses, assist with depositions and hearings, and help with client communications, settlement discussions, and litigation planning.
Served as a Staff Editor for the Florida State University Law Review.
Competed in both the 2024 Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition and the 2023 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. Additionally, I managed the Moot Court Team's social media presence for 2 years across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Social Media Chair
FSU College of Law Moot Court Team
Apr 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Managed the Moot Court Team's social media presence for two years across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Competed in the 2024 Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition and the 2023 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition.
Served as a Staff Editor for the Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law.
Law Clerk & Summer Associate
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Draft subpoenas, notices, discovery responses, and motions, and research complex legal issues across personal injury, insurance, construction, contracts, and negligence matters. Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, and prepare written materials to insurance adjusters regarding defense strategies.
Previously a Student Pupil Member of the First District Appellate American Inn of Court, a Charter of the American Inns of Court.
Served as a Legal Extern for the US Attorneys' Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Legal Extern
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Conduct legal research on criminal, civil, and appellate issues and draft responses to motions to suppress. Prepare prosecution memoranda and memoranda of law for attorneys in the office.
NCAA Division I Field Hockey Team Member
Aug 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Four-Year Division I Student-Athlete; Athletic Academic Honors: Zag Field Hockey / NFHCA Division I Scholar of Distinction, Appalachian State Athletic Academic Honor Roll, All-MAC Academic Team
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida State University College of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
2021 - 2024
Florida State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Grade: GPA: 3.23/4.0
Activities and societies: Distinguished Pro Bono Award; Florida State University Law Review; Moot Court; Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law; Student Bar Association; Federalist Society; Trafficking in America Task Force (Internal Vice President, 2022–2023).
Earned a Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law (May 2024). Graduated with a GPA of 3.23/4.0 and notable law school honors and publications.
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science: Pre-Professional Legal Studies | Minors: Philosophy & Criminal Justice
2017 - 2021
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Grade: GPA: 3.88/4.0
Activities and societies: Summa Cum Laude; Honors Concentration: Pre-Professional Legal Studies; Minors: Philosophy and Criminal Justice; NCAA Division I Field Hockey Student-Athlete; Fellows Program; Lead Tutor for Criminal Justice; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity (President).
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Appalachian State University (May 2021). Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.88/4.0 and pre-professional legal studies honors.
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