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John B. Merchant III
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Licensed in Georgia for 22 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 16 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
The Merchant Law Firm, P.C.
701 Whitlock Avenue NW, Suite J43, Marietta, GA, 30064
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John B. Merchant III's Reviews
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Posted by Christy | February 22, 2011
Don't hire anyone else to represent you!
John is a very skilled attorney. He is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. I was really nervous during the trial and he helped me to realize that being calm and level-headed, even when I was being accused of things that were untrue, would be in my best interest. He was right! The judge dis...
Posted by Tony | January 25, 2011
Client
John Merchant is the most well rounded attorney out there! Not only does he have knowledge and all the other aspects we need as clients. John has a statue and a presence about him that i have never seen. He not only gets the facts, but presents them in my opinion, to be any prosecutors nightmare! I s...
John B. Merchant III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. This is one of the best in the business. If you need his services you will NOT be disappointed!"
"John is a true advocate for his clients. He is a tremendous defense attorney, knowledgeable of the law and holds a great work ethic."
"John and I worked together on several complex matters. John is thorough and conscientious. I endorse his work."
"John is a knowledgeable attorney who genuinely cares about his clients, his community, and the impact of the work that he does. He is well respected by his peers and has earned a reputation for diligence, compassion, and integrity. I am proud to consider him both a colleague and a friend."
"John is an extremely compassionate and caring person. Once you meet him you realize immediately that you not only have a lawyer who is your tireless advocate but you also have a caring friend in John. He truly believes in helping people whatever legal troubles may be facing them and he will go above and beyond to insure that his clients needs are completely satisfied. I am proud to be both his partner at home and in our law firm."
"I endorse this lawyer's work.John is one of the brightest attorneys I have ever met. His knowledge of the law is remarkable. Anyone would be privileged to have John as their attorney."
"John is an outstanding lawyer. His judgment and tenacity in court is legendary in Georgia. John is truly a "Rising Star" and a Super Lawyer! I would recommend him to anybody in a heartbeat."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under the Age of 40 In Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2003
National Champion, Herbert Weschler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition
2002
Final Four Oralist, University of Florida Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Shareholder, The Merchant Law Firm, P.C.
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
2003 - 2007
Attorney, Troutman Sanders
Associations
2011 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2003 - Present
American Bar Association
2003 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
Education
2003
University of Florida
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Maine
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Speaker Series--Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section
Navigating Criminal Charges To Protect Potential Civil Rights Cases
2014
Litigating 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Cases
Wrongful and Excessive Detention Claims Brought Through 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
2014
13th Annual Meeting of Georgia's General Practice and Trial Section Institute
Section 1983 Prisoner Rights and Improper Imprisonment Cases: Caught In The Snares—The Battle To Stay Alive
2011
Guest Speaker
HIPAA and the Electronic Medical Record
2010
In-House Continuing Education Program
Personal Injury Litigation From the Patient's Perspective
2010
Current Issues in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation
Current Developments in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation
2009
14th Annual Drug and Medical Device Litigation, New York, NY
"View From the Bench -- Current Judicial Views on Medical Products Litigation"
2008
13th Annual ACI Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation, New York, NY
"View From the Bench--Judicial Views on Medical Products Litigation Today"
2007
12th Annual ACI Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation, New York, NY
"Swift and Constant Attacks by the Press and Academic/Scientific Sources: Pinpointing Their Impact on Litigation and Learning How to Combat and Control Them"
Publications
2008
Product Liability Law & Strategy
"Strategies for Defeating the Fraudulent Joinder of Sales Representatives in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation"
Languages
English