Atty. John Merrill Whitlock

Atty. John Merrill Whitlock

John Merrill Whitlock is a lawyer. John Merrill received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Kailua Kailua 46 yrs experience 46 year
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John Merrill Whitlock is a Dep. Chf. Coun., Dept. of Community & Economic Devel. based in Kailua, Hawaii. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), Pennsylvania (1982), and Virginia (1985). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Kailua, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Merrill Whitlock is a lawyer
  • John Merrill received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John Merrill practices in Kailua, HI

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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

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John Merrill Whitlock's law practice is located in Kailua, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Merrill Whitlock has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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John Merrill Whitlock earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1979
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
Virginia
Admitted: 1985

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