Atty. John A. Mercer

Atty. John A. Mercer

John A. Mercer is a lawyer practicing probate and trust, real estate, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Polson Polson 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Mercer at a glance

John A. Mercer is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Polson, Montana. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Montana (1982), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and Oregon (2004). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1982) and University of Montana (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Polson, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John A. Mercer is a lawyer practicing probate and trust, real estate, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Polson, MT

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Mercer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Mercer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John A. Mercer is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

John A. Mercer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Mercer

Where is John A. Mercer's law office located?
John A. Mercer's law practice is located in Polson, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Mercer handle?
John A. Mercer focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has John A. Mercer practiced law?
John A. Mercer has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John A. Mercer go to law school?
John A. Mercer earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John A. Mercer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Oregon
Admitted: 2004

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