MERRITT LAW P.A.
In Florida, call 941.445.4841 to reach us.
In Maryland, call 410.735.2434 to reach us.
 
10.0Jack William Merritt

Merritt Law P.A. provides legal services in the following areas.  Read on and learn more about us.


Will and/or Trust creation, revisions and reviews. Many individuals and couples have not funded or updated their trust. Land Trust to provide additional protection. Asset protection. Commercial Law including mergers and acquisitions, creation of new entities, use of different classes of stock. Funding new entities or existing entities. Growing your business. business law including drafting contracts, joint venture agreements, employer and employee law, insurance law, international law, automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents resulting in personal injury, your family and your business, including succession planning, real estate, zoning, and land use law, and animal law.
Should your business legal consultant have education and experience in both business and law?  The apparent answer is, yes, but you have to make the decision.  

Jack is unique among lawyers and business people. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Administration, JD and business experience, including an IBM systems engineer and manager.  His experience includes consultative sales and development of national marketing programs.  He has extensive technology sales experience.  He has been General Counsel and Director of Worldwide Legal Affairs for an international consulting company.  He has been insurance counsel.  Many people have education and experience in business or law, Jack has extensive experience in both areas.
 
hould your business legal consultant have education and experience in both business and law?  The apparent answer is, yes, but you have to make the decision.  

Jack is unique among lawyers and business people. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Administration, JD and business experience, including an IBM systems engineer and manager.  His experience includes consultative sales and development of national marketing programs.  He has extensive technology sales experience.  He has been General Counsel and Director of Worldwide Legal Affairs for an international consulting company.  He has been insurance counsel.  Many people have education and experience in business or law, Jack has extensive experience in both areas.
 


Learn More About Merritt Law, P.A.

Jack Merritt is unique in that many lawyers have degrees in political science, history, sociology, psychology, and other liberal arts degrees, he has a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Administration, JD and business experience, including an IBM systems engineer and manager.  His experience includes consultative sales and development of national marketing programs.  He has extensive technology sales experience.  He has been General Counsel and Director of Worldwide Legal Affairs for an international consulting company.  He has been insurance counsel.  Many people have education and experience in business or law, Jack has extensive experience in both areas.

Examples of Mr. Merritt's Education and Experience.


Jack W. Merritt, J.D., M.B.A., of Merritt Law, P.A. is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and State of Maryland and several Federal Courts, including the United States District Court for the Middle District in Florida, and the United States District Court for the Southern District in Florida. Mr. Merritt also has been licensed by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  


Mr. Merritt argued in support of the trial verdict obtained in favor of his client in Las Vegas, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada in a case brought by Hyundia Motor America against his clients.  Mr. Merritt successfully defended and prevaling against Hyundai Motor America in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California.


 Mr. Merritt has unique background. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, and a Master of Business Administration degree with his concentration in portfolio management. In addition to his business education, Mr. Merritt was a Systems Engineer and a sales unit manager with International Business Machines (“IBM”). He has extensive experience in consultative sales. He has served a General Counsel and Director of Worldwide Legal Affairs for an international consulting company. Few have his unique experience and education in business. He uses all of his education and experience in both business and law to benefit of his clients.


After successfully being co-counsel at trial against Plaintiff Hyundai Motor America, Inc., Mr. Merritt's drafted the reply brief and cross appeal and argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California.  The case was Hyundai Motor America, Inc.v. Hawley, Consolidated Case Numbers: 02-16312 & 02-17512, in that case, the claims against his clients included civil RICO, tortious interference, and fraud, among others. He successfully represented his client in Hawk v. Black, Appellate Case Number: 2D07-4506, the claims included cyberstalking and tortious interference with employment contract, among several others. 


 The Firm provides legal services and business consulting services, and legal services to meet the needs of clients. Merritt Law, P.A. provides services in the following areas to select clients.


Industry knowledge: manufacturing, distribution, technology, consulting efficiency and productivity improvement, insurance sales practices, insurance regulatory work, negotiation of consulting contracts throughout North America (including Mexico, Canada, United States, and Panama), Europe (including Ireland, France, Czech Republic, Poland, United Kingdom), and Asia (including Malaysia and Indonesia) and Australia.  Jack also negotiated VAT recovery from several countries.


Business Law, e.g., negotiation and drafting IP licensing agreements, outsourcing of all systems functions, buy/sell agreements, merger agreements, executive compensation and employment agreements, business trusts, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, land use and zoning, Workers Compensation, etc.


Commercial Litigation.  Construction, Land Use, Contracts, Purchase, etc.


Insurance Regulations and Insurance Claims


Real Estate and Commercial Landlord Tenant


The Firm's address is Mediterranea Professional Park, 690 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229.


In Florida, call one of the following numbers.


(941) 953.4140

 

(941) 445.4841


In Maryland, call 

(410) 753.2434

 

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