Atty. Thomas Wendell Merrill

Atty. Thomas Wendell Merrill

Thomas Wendell Merrill is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, regulated industries. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Thomas Wendell Merrill at a glance

Thomas Wendell Merrill is a Columbia Univ. based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1977) and Grinnell College (B.A. Oxford, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Wendell Merrill is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, regulated industries
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Thomas practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Wendell Merrill's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Thomas Wendell Merrill's law office located?
Thomas Wendell Merrill's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Wendell Merrill handle?
Thomas Wendell Merrill focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Wendell Merrill practiced law?
Thomas Wendell Merrill has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Thomas Wendell Merrill go to law school?
Thomas Wendell Merrill earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Oxford, 1971).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Wendell Merrill received?
Thomas Wendell Merrill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1977
B.A. Oxford
Grinnell College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois (Inactive)
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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