
Since 1953, Icard Merrill has been committed to providing exceptional legal services to Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Licensed legal professionals were invited to nominate their peers - those individuals they hold in. Icard Merrill delivers innovative and effective legal solutions through dedicated and caring professionals.
Services
At Icard Merrill, we understand that our clients need us during some of the more critical decisions of their lives - purchasing or selling real property, forming or selling a business, planning for their estates, defending or bringing a lawsuit, adopting a child, relocating a professional practice, developing a condominium or subdivision project, borrowing money for business or personal reasons, or rezoning property to reflect changes in use and demographics.
In the summer of 1953, a young lawyer named Tom Icard was practicing law in a small office in downtown Sarasota next to the Standard Oil station and across the street from the popular Smack's drive-in. With his practice growing rapidly, he was searching for a partner who shared his high standards of integrity and proficiency.
Our firm and our attorneys are consistently recognized for professional excellence and achievement. Shareholder Michael J. Furen (now retired) was honored at The Argus Foundation's 17th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. Furen and posthumous honoree Gil Waters were recognized for being trailblazers and helping to shape the community.
At Icard Merrill, we are deeply dedicated to service and fulfilling the needs and expectations of our community. We are proud to have been a part of the Suncoast community since 1953, and we are passionate about giving back to the community that has supported us for so long. We take our commitment to community service seriously and approach it with the same level of integrity and energy as we do our practice.
Icard Merrill's attorneys are leaders in their respective fields, providing experienced and knowledgeable advice to businesses and individuals in Sarasota and throughout the Southwest Florida community. Our attorneys combine a commitment to exemplary client service with the latest innovations in the practice of law to provide quality advice in a wide range of legal disciplines.
Reviews (14)
Bill Stocker
Jan 12, 2022
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My wife and I relocated from MA to Sarasota and needed to have our estate plans, medical proxies, wills reviewed and updated in compliance with FL law. We have met three times with Jordan J. Riccardi. We found him and his staff very friendly and competent. Particularly important he was upfront about fees and future expectations. I give "Jordy" five stars.
Chris-Chrissy AndAndy Suarez
Jun 01, 2021
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Ryan Miller
Apr 16, 2021
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Wes Eaves
Apr 18, 2020
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Stephen Mayer
Feb 01, 2020
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We recently contacted Jordan Riccardi for estate planning, in part based on posted reviews. Our experience with him was excellent. He is warm, friendly, and clearly well versed in his field. He immediately put us at ease and made the rather grim prospect of estate planning almost fun. He was also able to set up an LLC for our rental property. He discussed his fees openly and up front so there would be no surprises. We were very pleased with the experience and the resulting documents. We would strongly recommend him to anyone.
Steve and Nancy Mayer
Steve and Nancy Mayer
Terri Thacker
Sep 15, 2019
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We were so very pleased with the knowledge and professionalism of Jordan Riccardi!
He always took his time in explaining the complexities of Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney to us.
While doing this in a timely manner and being very friendly and understanding.
The office staff was very accommodating with all of our needs as well.
We would highly recommend him to any that would need his professional services!
He always took his time in explaining the complexities of Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney to us.
While doing this in a timely manner and being very friendly and understanding.
The office staff was very accommodating with all of our needs as well.
We would highly recommend him to any that would need his professional services!
Rose Craycraft
Aug 20, 2019
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My husband and I contracted Jordy Riccardi for estate planning. From the moment we met with Jordy, he was very thorough and made sure to cover everything we needed. Estate planning is not the most enjoyable process and can be overwhelming, but Jordy made it super easy and answered all of our questions. We were able to ask him any question or ask him to revise something over e-mail and he changed and responded promptly! He made time for us when we both could make it to his office after work and stayed late for us on several occasions. My husband and I were very happy with Jordan "Jordy" J. Riccardi
Audrey Horrocks
Aug 16, 2018
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My husband and I had a long, two year, exhausting guardianship battle in Probate Court. Over and over we were dragged back to court and through the mud. We were powerless but our Attorney, Tad Drean, from Icard Merrill was our Hero! He was continuously impressive, professional, respectful and well spoken. He got the job done against all odds and we are happy to report it ended in our favor. Thank you Tad! You're the best!
Dana Greyson
Jul 13, 2018
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When my Mom died unexpectedly, I turned to Icard Merrill Cullis Timm Furen & Ginsburg, as they wrote her will. While I knew nothing about them and had no prior contact with them, I was impressed that Jordy and and his assistant Cindy were able to retrieve the will and a living trust filed over 10 years prior from their archives. Given there was essentially nothing in my Mom's estate I needed someone to work with me to efficiently guide me on a viable do-it-yourself approach to apply for small estate probate. I was impressed that Jordy was willing and able to that.
As a former mediator, I've worked
As a former mediator, I've worked
Jacqueline Prizer
Jun 30, 2018
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We originally met with one of the senior Attorneys at Icard Merrill. After our initial meeting, we were told our information would be reviewed by one of their young associates as there appeared to be some debatable areas which needed to be addressed and researched.
This young attorney was Jordan Riccardi. Jordan exceeded our expectations for our legal needs in every way. His correspondence with me was carefully thought out and articulate. The final documents were exceptional. They stated exactly what we hoped to achieve.
Should we have any legal needs in the future we would not hesitate to ask
This young attorney was Jordan Riccardi. Jordan exceeded our expectations for our legal needs in every way. His correspondence with me was carefully thought out and articulate. The final documents were exceptional. They stated exactly what we hoped to achieve.
Should we have any legal needs in the future we would not hesitate to ask
Marilyn Krick
Jun 01, 2018
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Attorney Jordan Riccardi was highly recommended to me by a friend. At our first meeting I was immediately put at ease. Jordan is a very personable, kind, and knowledgeable young attorney. He clearly explained(in detail)every legal document, paying attention to my wishes, many questions and concerns. Attorney Riccardi and his office staff(Cindy Burke) provided a pleasant experience through the entire process.
My Estate Planning and appropriate Legal Documents were timely prepared exactly to my expectations and wishes.
Jordan makes himself available for further counsel, questions and concerns.
My Estate Planning and appropriate Legal Documents were timely prepared exactly to my expectations and wishes.
Jordan makes himself available for further counsel, questions and concerns.
Miriam C.
Feb 04, 2018
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I would like to acknowledge with gratitude and respect, the assistance afforded me by Jordan Riccardi.
The unexpected loss of my husband left me with the daunting task of settling an extremely complicated estate, as well as assorted
business and personal matters. Much to my benefit, Jordan was given my case. I found him to be kind and sensitive to my
situation, and the consummate professional. Emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. His knowledge of the
law was evident from the outset, and Jordan always explained things in a way that cut through complicated "legalese."
Jordan
The unexpected loss of my husband left me with the daunting task of settling an extremely complicated estate, as well as assorted
business and personal matters. Much to my benefit, Jordan was given my case. I found him to be kind and sensitive to my
situation, and the consummate professional. Emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. His knowledge of the
law was evident from the outset, and Jordan always explained things in a way that cut through complicated "legalese."
Jordan
Nancy Miller
Sep 25, 2017
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My husband and I just completed our trust/estate/wills and powers of attorney with Jordan Riccardi. His advice and assistance were professional and knowledgeable. He listened to all of our concerns and helped direct us to the final portfolio. We are completely satisfied and grateful. This can be a long and tedious process but he managed to make it simple.
We are currently working with him and a member of his firm on an agricultural designation for our farm. Again, we are confident that it will be handled professionally.
I will continue to contact him in the future for any of out legal needs.
We are currently working with him and a member of his firm on an agricultural designation for our farm. Again, we are confident that it will be handled professionally.
I will continue to contact him in the future for any of out legal needs.
Mary Jo S.
Aug 24, 2017
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Attorney Jordan Riccardi has been wonderful! I previously had a very unpleasant experience working with an out-of-town law office and was cringing at the thought of working with another attorney, but Attorney Riccardi was such a breath of fresh air. He is extremely personable (feels like you are talking with an old friend) and he explains the legal process in simplified terms without talking down to his clients. He returns phone calls and emails in a very timely manner and he filed all the necessary paperwork quickly and accurately. A family member of mine also used Attorney Riccardi and was very