Atty. Michael Charles Merrick

Atty. Michael Charles Merrick

Michael Charles Merrick is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, appellate and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Charles Merrick at a glance

Michael Charles Merrick is a Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, white collar, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Kentucky Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Western District of Kentucky Eastern District of Kentucky (2004). Educated at Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville (J.D., 2004) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. English, 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Charles Merrick is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, appellate and 11 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michael practices at Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Charles Merrick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Charles Merrick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Michael Charles Merrick is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Kentucky →

Workplace Discrimination

Michael Charles Merrick is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Kentucky →

Employment Law

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

Michael Charles Merrick is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

White Collar Crimes

Michael Charles Merrick is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Kentucky →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Michael Charles Merrick is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Charles Merrick

Where is Michael Charles Merrick's law office located?
Michael Charles Merrick's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Charles Merrick handle?
Michael Charles Merrick focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, white collar, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Michael Charles Merrick practiced law?
Michael Charles Merrick has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michael Charles Merrick go to law school?
Michael Charles Merrick earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. English, 1999).
How can I contact Michael Charles Merrick for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Charles Merrick 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 Michael Charles Merrick received?
Michael Charles Merrick's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
- 2004
B.A. English
University of Notre Dame
- 1999

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Western District of Kentucky Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2004

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