$ 150-295 per hour
Ryan A. Mergl
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan Mergl is a former preosecutor and respected trial attorney. He represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and in the United States Federal Courts.
Awards & Recognition
Super Lawyers selected Mergl to their list as a Rising Star, noting his high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, he is a Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney in Pennsylvania as named by the Association of American Trial Lawyers, and Pittsburgh Magazine named Mergl one of Western Pennsylvania’s "40 Under 40”.
Background
Mergl is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals. A graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, Mergl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Film Studies from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a diploma from Sharon High School.
Before opening his law practice, Mergl interned at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and spent two years at the Duquesne University Legal Clinic helping US Veterans obtain benefits and providing free legal services to to indigent clients and non-profit organizations.
Community Service
For fifteen years, Mergl has served as a volunteer firefighter, training and testing enough to become a Nationally Certified Pro Board Fire Fighter. He has experience in interior firefighting, search and rescue diving, vehicle extrication, hazmat operations, incident safety, truck company operations, emergency service management, emergency vehicle operations, structure collapse procedures, CPR, First Aid, and RIT - Rapid Intervention Teams trained to rescue fellow firefighters if ever they become trapped.
In addition to firefighting, Mergl sits on the board of directors for the Pittsburgh Metro FOOLs,(Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society), a regional organization that provides training and line-of-duty death support to others in the fire service, and is a former advisory board member for the Butler County Community College Paramedic & EMT Program.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
5%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney Mergl
301 Grant Street, Suite 4300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Law Offices of Ryan A. Mergl
31 Vine Ave, Sharon, PA, 16146
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Ryan A. Mergl's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Yesenia | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
inconsistent and unresponsive
I am very disappointed. Ryan was very responsive when trying to get me to pay his retainer. Once I did ($2500) late Feb., he went MIA and after multiple attempts to call him and email me, he sent me a contract on April 26th, and two weeks afterward, I am still trying to schedule with him to go throug...
Ryan Mergl
Replied last May 13, 2024Sorry you are dissatisfied. As we explained, the 1-800 phone number from which you call is marked as spam and goes directly to voicemail. As such, we cannot answer your call. You have been invited to call from a different number and have declined. We agreed to have your requested documents prepared when you returned from your vacation. They were ready for you. Subsequently, my staff and I have left multiple messages for you via voice, email, and the client portal. I have personally offered after hours appointments, and also provided you my personal cellular number. I offered for you to send me text messages directly to my cell phone. You have not sent any. We have done our best to accommodate you, but your insistence on using the 1-800 number and your limited availability have made it exceptionally difficult. Today I was available for you except from 3pm - 6pm and you requested either 3 or 5:30. I am uncertain what more I can do. It is unfortunate that this is how you chose to address your grievance.
Posted by Morgan | March 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Scam artist
Do not give this man you money. He took advantage of over 20k and did nothing to help. What kind of man are you? God judges man, repent.
Ryan Mergl
Replied last May 13, 2024Not only did our office work with your counsel to ensure that your criminal charges were dismissed, we worked to ensure that your family member facing 50 years of mandatory time in state prison served only months in a county jail. You're welcome for the help.
Posted by nolonger a client | January 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
too busy or didn't care to answer or return calls
I will be brief, as a caricature reference, look in his driveway to see how he lives. Do you want to chance it?
Posted by Anna Marie | May 19, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
A.McGown
Attorney Mergl was very helpful to me in making my Power of Attorney papers for my Husband when my husband become I’ll! He is a very compassionate Attorney! He has been helpful in the past anytime I had consulted with him questions!
Posted by Ryan | August 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Guy
I had a very serious case brought on by a very angry ex. I immediately called attorney mergl and he fought the case to the end and all I had to pay was fines from an F1 felony to fines = Great Lawyer. Thank you Attorney Mergl!
Ryan A. Mergl's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a former prosecutor who has handled cases against Attorney Mergl, a former prosecutor himself, I can tell you that Attorney Mergl is a top notch criminal trial attorney. He knows the law inside-out, and is extremely dedicated and committed to getting the best possible result for his clients, which he does every time. I highly recommend Attorney Mergl for criminal representation."
"Great attorney who knows his stuff and always does his best for his clients!"
"As a criminal defense attorney myself I can tell you Ryan Meryl is at the top of our game. He is a former prosecutor and a die hard advocate for his clients. This is a man who gets up at 5 a.m. to run several miles each day. This is a man who handles business and does so with a rarely found expertise. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a great lawyer with a reputation for working hard to solve issues his clients face."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was conflicted out of a large drug case. Attorney Mergl entered his appearance with little time to prepare. He worked long hours and was ready. He challenged the drug quantity with some recent case law and technical theory and got the drug quantity drastically reduced. A great result."
"Attorney Mergl is not afraid to litigate-and will fight tirelessly for his Clients. As such I endorse him."
Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Personal Injury Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Criminal Defense Law, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2010
40 Under 40, Pittsburgh Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Mergl Law
2014 - 2016
Prosecuting Attorney, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2004 - 2006
Student Attorney, Duquense University School Of Law
Associations
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association
Mercer County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association
Education
2006
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D.
2002
Franklin and Marshall College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2020
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Effective Document Control and Organization
2020
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts
2019
National Business Institute
Appropriate Police Interactions During Vehicle Traffic Stops
2019
National Business Institute
Carrying Concealed Firearms in Pennsylvania
2015
Laurel Technical Institute
The Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney in the Courtroom
2015
Butler County Community College
The Importance of Incident Documentation
2015
Butler County Community College
Ethics in Patient Care
2015
Butler County Community College
Legal and Regulatory Issues Faced by First Responders
2012
Duquesne University School of Law
Drafting Bylaws
Publications
2020
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Effective Document Control and Organization
2020
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts
2019
National Business Institute
Carrying Concealed Firearms in Pennsylvania
2019
National Business Institute
Appropriate Police Interactions During Vehicle Traffic Stops
Languages
English