Atty. Jocelyn A Merced

Atty. Jocelyn A Merced

Jocelyn A Merced is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, domestic violence, discrimination. Jocelyn received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Morristown Morristown 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Jocelyn A Merced at a glance

Jocelyn A Merced is an Associate based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, dv defense, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2009), New Jersey (2010), New York (2010), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, (2012). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Newark (J.D., 2009) and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S., 2006). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jocelyn A Merced is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, domestic violence, discrimination
  • Jocelyn received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Jocelyn practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Morristown, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jocelyn A Merced's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jocelyn A Merced 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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Domestic Violence Defense

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jocelyn A Merced

Where is Jocelyn A Merced's law office located?
Jocelyn A Merced's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jocelyn A Merced handle?
Jocelyn A Merced focuses on employment, dv defense, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jocelyn A Merced practiced law?
Jocelyn A Merced has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jocelyn A Merced go to law school?
Jocelyn A Merced earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact Jocelyn A Merced for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law, Newark
- 2009
B.S.
Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
- 2006

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2009
New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 2012

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