Atty. Michael James Merriam

Atty. Michael James Merriam

Michael James Merriam is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, mediation, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Stonehill College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Boston Boston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Merriam at a glance

Michael James Merriam is a contracts, employment, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Stonehill College (B.A. English, 1993). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Merriam is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, mediation, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Stonehill College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Merriam's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Michael James Merriam is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

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

Michael James Merriam is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael James Merriam is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Merriam

Where is Michael James Merriam's law office located?
Michael James Merriam's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Merriam handle?
Michael James Merriam focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael James Merriam practiced law?
Michael James Merriam has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael James Merriam go to law school?
Michael James Merriam earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. English, 1993).
How can I contact Michael James Merriam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1996
B.A. English
Stonehill College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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