Atty. Michael John Merrick

Atty. Michael John Merrick

Michael John Merrick is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, general practice, employment counseling and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Merrick at a glance

Michael John Merrick is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Merrick Law Firm LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1992), Illinois (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1995). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1992) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Merrick is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, general practice, employment counseling and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices at Merrick Law Firm LLC in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Merrick's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

Michael John Merrick is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Merrick

Where is Michael John Merrick's law office located?
Michael John Merrick's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Merrick Law Firm LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Merrick handle?
Michael John Merrick focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael John Merrick practiced law?
Michael John Merrick has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael John Merrick go to law school?
Michael John Merrick earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Michael John Merrick for a consultation?
You can contact Michael John 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 John Merrick received?
Michael John Merrick's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Nebraska
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996

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