$ 250-450 per hour
Arthur Jesse Merrill III
also known as AJ Merrill
About Arthur
Biography
AJ helps Business Owners and Organizations protect their business and personal assets, minimize problems, maximize income retention, and get structured and set up for growth. Then he helps clients work to achieve growth goals.
His strong connections to media and marketing offer powerful opportunities for clients who wish to pursue branding and market development strategies.
AJ enjoys helping on-ground and online businesses, domestically and internationally, and has fun meeting new people and setting up and working with new relationships to facilitate business.
He has a growing non-profit / public benefit practice, and the resources of a growing national firm to serve clients of various size from Small Business Owners to Corporate Divisions domestically and internationally.
AJ likes to make it fun when possible, because life is indeed short, and believes it's always more fun when people with a focus on excellence are able to come together on a project.
He is fond of saying, "Fortune indeed favors the bold - and it doesn't hurt to think ahead!"
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Entertainment
60%
29 years
Business
15%
29 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
29 years
Venture Capital
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Valant, LLP
P.O. Box 52003, Atlanta, GA, 30355
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Posted by Russ | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Peace of mind for my small business.
Originally, I was searching for an attorney to help me sort out all of the issues involved with starting an online business. Since then, I have found numerous reasons to call on AJ for his wisdom, guidance, and contract production services. He truly cares about his clients and their businesses and I'...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Great representation
Having AJ help me navigate a difficult contract situation was the best move I could have made. His knowledge and communication skills throughout the process were excellent and made all the difference for me. I would undoubtedly have him represent me again.
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Experience
Honors
2008
Teacher of the Year, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences, University of Phoenix, Atlanta Campus
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Legal & Biz Adviser to Entertainment, Tech & Education Co's, Merrill Law
2012 - 2015
Creative and Business Director, Dino Productions
2002 - 2015
Professor in Business, Media & Culture, Criminal Justice,, University of Phoenix and Argosy University Atlanta.
Associations
2012 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Technology Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Entertainment and Sports Law SectionMember
2008 - 2014
State Bar of Georgia, Aviation SectionMember
Education
N/A
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Texas
BA Honors
Speaking Engagements
2010
Women in Nuclear Energy
Business Ethics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers