Atty. John William Mervilde

Atty. John William Mervilde

John William Mervilde is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Mervilde at a glance

John William Mervilde is an Attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Davis Mervilde Sumerford Dietz. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, education, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1999), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (1999), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2010). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1999) and Indiana University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Mervilde is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Davis Mervilde Sumerford Dietz in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John William Mervilde's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John William Mervilde is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

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

John William Mervilde is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

John William Mervilde is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John William Mervilde is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John William Mervilde is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Mervilde

Where is John William Mervilde's law office located?
John William Mervilde's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Davis Mervilde Sumerford Dietz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Mervilde handle?
John William Mervilde focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, education, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John William Mervilde practiced law?
John William Mervilde has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John William Mervilde go to law school?
John William Mervilde earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact John William Mervilde for a consultation?
You can contact John William Mervilde directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John William Mervilde received?
John William Mervilde's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1999
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1996

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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