Atty. Daniel Merzel
Daniel Merzel is a lawyer practicing government enforcement and white collar crime. Daniel received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years.
Government Enforcement and White Collar Crime Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 10+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Merzel at a Glance
Daniel Merzel is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on white collar. Admitted to practice in New York (2016) and New Jersey (2021). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2015) and New York University (B.A., 2012). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Merzel
- Daniel Merzel is a lawyer practicing government enforcement and white collar crime
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years
- Daniel practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Daniel Merzel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Merzel's practice in the field of white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Merzel brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Daniel Merzel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused White Collar Practice
Concentrating on white collar means Daniel Merzel's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Daniel Merzel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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