Atty. John Phillip Mertens

Atty. John Phillip Mertens

John Phillip Mertens is a lawyer practicing appellate, arbitration proceedings, banking & finance and 13 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Phillip Mertens at a glance

John Phillip Mertens is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Pia Anderson Moss Hoyt. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and Utah (2013). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2007) and University of Iowa (B.S. Economics, 2002). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Phillip Mertens is a lawyer practicing appellate, arbitration proceedings, banking & finance and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices at Pia Anderson Moss Hoyt in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

John Phillip Mertens's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Phillip Mertens

Where is John Phillip Mertens's law office located?
John Phillip Mertens's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Pia Anderson Moss Hoyt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Phillip Mertens handle?
John Phillip Mertens focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has John Phillip Mertens practiced law?
John Phillip Mertens has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Phillip Mertens go to law school?
John Phillip Mertens earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Economics, 2002).
How can I contact John Phillip Mertens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2007
B.S. Economics
University of Iowa
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Utah
Admitted: 2013

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