Atty. William James Mertens

Atty. William James Mertens

William James Mertens is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, civil rights litigation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Bethesda Bethesda 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About William James Mertens at a glance

William James Mertens is a contracts, criminal defense, business, breach of contract, and litigation attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975), Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Fourth, Sixth, Tenth and Eleventh Circu (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1975) and Yale University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Mertens is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, civil rights litigation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William James Mertens's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Breach of Contract

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Mertens

Where is William James Mertens's law office located?
William James Mertens's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Mertens handle?
William James Mertens focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, breach of contract, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William James Mertens practiced law?
William James Mertens has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William James Mertens go to law school?
William James Mertens earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William James Mertens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1975
B.A.
Yale University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Fourth, Sixth, Tenth and Eleventh Circu
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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