Atty. Paul J. Merle

Atty. Paul J. Merle

Paul J. Merle is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate law.

Fairfield Fairfield 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul J. Merle at a glance

Paul J. Merle is a business and environmental attorney based in Fairfield, Connecticut. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and Connecticut (1988). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Fairfield, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul J. Merle is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate law
  • Paul J. received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Paul J. practices in Fairfield, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Merle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul J. Merle 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.

Paul J. Merle is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Paul J. Merle is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Merle

Where is Paul J. Merle's law office located?
Paul J. Merle's law practice is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Merle handle?
Paul J. Merle focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Paul J. Merle practiced law?
Paul J. Merle has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Paul J. Merle go to law school?
Paul J. Merle earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Paul J. Merle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1975
B.A.
University of Wisconsin at Madison
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
Connecticut
Admitted: 1988

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