Hugh Martin Merle

Hugh Martin Merle

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 39 years

General practice Lawyer at Westhampton Beach, NY
Practice Areas: General Practice, Real Estate, Personal Injury ... +4 more

44 Mill Rd, Po Box 1226, Westhampton Beach, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 38 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Hugh M Merle Esq

44 Mill Rd, Po Box 1226, Westhampton Beach, NY, 11978-2311

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Hugh Martin Merle's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Max | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Hugh is the best

Hugh was nothing but helpful, professional, and effective. At every step he went the extra mile in explaining to me how the process worked and how best to navigate it. After receiving a traffic ticket Hugh helped me prepare for trial in a way that ultimately resulted in no points on my license and ac...tually a reduction in my insurance. He was honest, straightforward, extremely responsive and good-humored throughout the whole process. He put me at ease, told me how it was all probably going to go and he was right. I could not recommend someone more highly.

Posted by John | May 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Dependable, & Professional. A great experience!

My wife and I were represented by Mr. Merle during a recent court case. his in-depth knowledge of the law and his advice to us were absolutely CRUCIAL to the successful outcome that we were able to achieve with his representation. There is absolutely NO DOUBT that we are better off for having been re...presented by an attorney in our situation, and personally feel that we could not have had a better attorney that we found in Mr. Merle.

Posted by April | April 28, 2015 | Business

Excellent Attorney

Hugh is intelligent, focused on your issues and diligent. He is clear and to the point in his communication, and also compassionate. He has advised me on a variety of legal issues covering personal, business and family matters. I value his opinion and would not hesitate to recommend him. I am alway...s happy to pay his bill as I feel that I am being very well taken care of.

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Steven Kaufman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hugh is a highly patient and detail oriented attorney. This combined with his high intelligence and compassion make him a great choice. I have known Hugh for twenty years and remain extremely impressed with the thoroughness and skillfulness he brings to every matter that he handles."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2007

Rotarian Of The Year, Westhampton Rotary

2006

Paul Harris Fellow, Westhampton Rotary

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Hugh M. Merle, ESQ

1988 - 1990

Associate, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co. Inc.

1987 - 1988

Associate, Manning, Raab, Dealy & Sturm

1983 - 1984

Intern, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2002 - Present

Westhampton Cemetary Association

Vice President

1982 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Charter Member

1973 - Present

National Eagle Scout Association

WESTHAMPTON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors

PRINCETON CLUB OF NEW YORK

Member

WESTHAMPTON YOUTH SOCCER and LITTLE LEAGUE

Assistant Coach

EAST MORICHES BOY SCOUT TROOP 29

Committee Member

2007 - 2008

WESTHAMPTON ROTARY

Board of Directors

Education

1985

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Lafayette College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Annual Meeting/Seminar

Avoidance of Discrimination Issues: Summer Rentals vs. Year Round Rentals

Languages

English

Activity

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