Atty. David E. Merrell

Atty. David E. Merrell

David E. Merrell is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business law, real estate transactions.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 24 Years Experience 24 year

Profile Summary

About David E. Merrell at a glance

David E. Merrell is a business, real estate, and construction attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Idaho (Inactive) (2002) and Utah (2007). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 2002) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1997). Serves clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David E. Merrell is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business law, real estate transactions
  • David received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David E. Merrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Merrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David E. Merrell is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David E. Merrell is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Construction Law

David E. Merrell is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David E. Merrell

Where is David E. Merrell's law office located?
David E. Merrell's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. Merrell handle?
David E. Merrell focuses on business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David E. Merrell practiced law?
David E. Merrell has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David E. Merrell go to law school?
David E. Merrell earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact David E. Merrell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Idaho
- 2002
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Idaho (Inactive)
Admitted: 2002
Utah
Admitted: 2007

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