Atty. Daniel Lance Merritt

Atty. Daniel Lance Merritt

Daniel Lance Merritt is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, education & school law, family law and 4 other areas of law. Daniel has been licensed for 44 years.

Sylvania Sylvania 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Lance Merritt at a glance

Daniel Lance Merritt is a family law, employment, litigation, elder law, and education attorney based in Sylvania, Ohio. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982). Serands clients in Sylvania, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel Lance Merritt is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, education & school law, family law and 4 other areas of law
  • Daniel has been licensed for 44 years
  • Daniel practices in Sylvania, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Lance Merritt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Lance Merritt 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sylvania are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Lance Merritt

Where is Daniel Lance Merritt's law office located?
Daniel Lance Merritt's law practice is located in Sylvania, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Lance Merritt handle?
Daniel Lance Merritt focuses on family law, employment, litigation, elder law, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Daniel Lance Merritt practiced law?
Daniel Lance Merritt has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
How can I contact Daniel Lance Merritt for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1982

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