Atty. Michael D. Merchant

Atty. Michael D. Merchant

Michael D. Merchant is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial litigation.

Reno Reno 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael D. Merchant at a glance

Michael D. Merchant is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Reno, Nevada. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1994). Educated at University of Colorado (—). Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael D. Merchant is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial litigation
  • Michael received a degree from University of Colorado, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Merchant's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael D. Merchant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael D. Merchant is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael D. Merchant

Where is Michael D. Merchant's law office located?
Michael D. Merchant's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Merchant handle?
Michael D. Merchant focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Michael D. Merchant practiced law?
Michael D. Merchant has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael D. Merchant go to law school?
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Education

University of Colorado
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1994

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