Atty. Brian Harrison Merdinger

Atty. Brian Harrison Merdinger

Brian practices exclusively family law and has significant experience navigating complex legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and property and debt division issues for his clients. He is well versed in high conflict marital dissolution matters, paternity cases, and post-decree disputes and is a skilled trial attorney.

Phoenix Phoenix 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Brian Harrison Merdinger at a glance

Brian Harrison Merdinger is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Jaburg Wilk. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2017). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2017) and Arizona State University (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian practices exclusively family law and has significant experience navigating complex legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and property and debt division issues for his clients
  • He is well versed in high conflict marital dissolution matters, paternity cases, and post-decree disputes and is a skilled trial attorney
  • However, Brian believes the most effective and efficient way to resolve family law matters is via mediation or alternative dispute resolution, and he values the art of negotiation to best serve his clients
  • Brian currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at Arizona State University teaching Family Law to JD students
  • Professional Affiliations - Member, State Bar of Arizona - Member, Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section - Adjunct Professor, Family Law at the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at Arizona State University Awards and Recognition - Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch”, Family Law, 2023, 2024, 2025 - Southwest Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Harrison Merdinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Harrison Merdinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Brian Harrison Merdinger's law office located?
Brian Harrison Merdinger's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Jaburg Wilk. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Harrison Merdinger handle?
Brian Harrison Merdinger focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Brian Harrison Merdinger practiced law?
Brian Harrison Merdinger has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Brian Harrison Merdinger go to law school?
Brian Harrison Merdinger earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A., 2013).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 2017
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2017

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