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About Kent J. Merica at a glance
Kent J. Merica is a Mag. J. based in Lewiston, Idaho. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, dv defense, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1982). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 1982) and Idaho State University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Lewiston, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Kent J. Merica is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, business law and 2 other areas of law
- Kent received a B.A. degree from Idaho State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Kent practices in Lewiston, ID
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Kent J. Merica's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent J. Merica handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kent J. Merica is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Idaho →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kent J. Merica is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →
Kent J. Merica is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Idaho →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kent J. Merica is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Idaho →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kent J. Merica is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Idaho →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Idaho
Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lewiston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho 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 Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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