David Mercer qualified in 1977 and specialises in personal injury claims. For 15 years he was lead solicitor for the Professional Footballers Association and its members. In this capacity he handled a number of high profile personal injury claims and has continued to handle claims arising out of sporting activity both in the professional and the amateur game. His expertise is not related just to football and his interest in sport in general assists him when dealing with sporting injuries. He also spent 10 years acting for an Insurance Company where he concentrated on road traffic accidents. He is now using that experience to the benefit of his Claimant clients. He is currently the Vice President of Macclesfield Law Society.