Kara Mercier
Paralegal
Kara is a litigation paralegal who brings more than 10 years of legal experience to the firm. Her practice is primarily in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on the defense of physicians, hospitals, and nurses.
As a member of the litigation team, Kara works closely with her attorneys to provide successful outcomes in a wide range of cases. She coordinates and provides direct support in all stages of litigation process including research and writing, fact and expert witness discovery, document management, analysis of medical records, and trial preparation.
Kara resides in Saco with her husband and two kids. While not in the office you can often find her on the sidelines of a Junior Trojans football game or a Little League game cheering on her sons.
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