Atty. David J. Meretta

Atty. David J. Meretta

I concentrate my practice in the areas of employment litigation (discrimination, retaliation, unemployment, wage disputes, severance agreements), franchise and business law, and general civil litigation. I also have extensive experience in the areas of appellate practice, defamation, consumer protection and lemon law.

Denver Denver 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About David J. Meretta at a glance

David J. Meretta is a Member based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Meretta Law, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, business, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996), Massachusetts (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2005), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2006). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (A.B. Economics, 1993). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • I concentrate my practice in the areas of employment litigation (discrimination, retaliation, unemployment, wage disputes, severance agreements), franchise and business law, and general civil litigation
  • I also have extensive experience in the areas of appellate practice, defamation, consumer protection and lemon law
  • I have represented franchisees and franchisee associations throughout the country, and both employees and employers in Colorado, Massachusetts and Michigan
  • I served as a Topic and Article Editor for the American Bar Association's Franchise Law Journal, a quarterly journal of the Forum on Franchising, from 2011-2013, and have been a member of the ABA's Forum on Franchising since 2004
  • I am licensed in Colorado, Massachusetts and Michigan
  • I received my undergraduate and law school education from the University of Michigan (A.B. with distinction, 1993; J.D., 1996)
  • I clerked for the Hon. Lawrence M. Glazer of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan
  • I was a 7-year member of the University of Michigan Marching Band Drumline
  • Publications and Speaking Engagements: • Topic and Article Editor, American Bar Association Franchise Law Journal, 2011-2013. • Co-Author of Franchising (& Distribution) Currents, American Bar Association Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3, Winter 2013. • Co-Author of Franchising (& Distribution) Currents, American Bar Association Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 31, No. 4, Spring 2012. • Regulation FD: Roadmap to Better Relations Between Franchisors and Franchisees, American Bar Association Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 26, No. 3, Winter 2007. • Speaker, American Bar Association, 2011 Forum on Franchising - October 2011, Baltimore, MD. • Speaker, International Conference of Franchisees and Dealers - 1st Annual Convention - May 2010, Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Meretta's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Meretta

Where is David J. Meretta's law office located?
David J. Meretta's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Meretta Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Meretta handle?
David J. Meretta focuses on employment, business, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has David J. Meretta practiced law?
David J. Meretta has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David J. Meretta go to law school?
David J. Meretta earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (A.B. Economics, 1993).
How can I contact David J. Meretta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1996
A.B. Economics
University of Michigan
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1996
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2010
Colorado
Admitted: 2012

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