Atty. Tanis Merrick

Atty. Tanis Merrick

Tanis Merrick is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law. Tanis received a B.A. degree from California Maritime Academy in 2017, and has been licensed for 5 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Tanis Merrick at a glance

Tanis Merrick is a maritime attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2021). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 2021) and California Maritime Academy (B.A. Ocean, 2017). Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tanis Merrick is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law
  • Tanis received a B.A. degree from California Maritime Academy in 2017, and has been licensed for 5 years
  • Tanis practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Tanis Merrick's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Where is Tanis Merrick's law office located?
Tanis Merrick's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tanis Merrick handle?
Tanis Merrick focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Tanis Merrick practiced law?
Tanis Merrick has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Tanis Merrick go to law school?
Tanis Merrick earned their education at (J.D., 2021); (B.A. Ocean, 2017).
How can I contact Tanis Merrick for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 2021
B.A. Ocean
California Maritime Academy
- 2017

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2021

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