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Jessica Marie Merlet
About Jessica
Biography
Attorney specializing in ECommerce | SaaS/Software Licensing | Products Liability | Employment | Corporate Law | Data Protection
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
General Practice
50%
18 years
Business
15%
19 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
18 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-400 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 16 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Octans Legal, PLLC
11687 Sugar Creek Avenue, Mount Carmel, IL, 62863
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Jessica Marie Merlet's Reviews
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Posted by Maryline | November 13, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent guidance and service regarding privacy policy
Jessica did a fantastic job in writing the privacy policy for my business in sport and performance psychology. She had a way of translating legal issues into a language that is comprehensible for me (I have no specialized knowledge about this subject) but also, and more importantly, for my clients. T...
Posted by Jacob | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
I have been working with Jessica Merlet since 2016. She is an outstanding person to work with and she has my complete trust as my company’s legal counsel. She has, through the years, helped my company navigate all sorts of legal issues and challenges and has delivered exactly what was needed every ti...
Posted by Matthis | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great
Merlet saved me a lot of money in two lawsuits I had. Great work 10/10 would recommend.
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Experience
Honors
2008
Cum Laude, University of Illinois - College of Law
2008
Teacher's Ranked As Excellent By Their Students, University of Illinois
2005
Summa Cum Laude, Eastern Illinois University
2005
First Departmental Honors, Eastern Illinois Unviersity
N/A
Dean's List, University of Illinois - College of Law
N/A
Honors in Legal Writing & Research, University of Illinois - College of Law
N/A
Honors in Advocacy, University of Illinois - College of Law
N/A
Noted for Pro Bono Service Hours, University of Illinois - College of Law
N/A
Dean's List, Eastern Illinois Unviersity
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder, Octans Legal, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Hanks Brookes, LLC
Education
2008
University of Illinois
JD
2005
Eastern Illinois Unviersity
B.A. - Journalism
Speaking Engagements
2018
Live Webinar
“Workplace Harassment: How to Protect Your Company During the #MeToo Firestorm.”
2018
Live Webinar
“Accommodating Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace.”
2017
Live Webinar
"Mental Health in the Workplace: Lawfully Navigating Sensitive Employee Issues With Compassion.”
2016
Live Webinar
“Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues in the Workplace: Employer Considerations.”
2016
Live Webinar
“Workplace Civility and Bystander Intervention: Essentials of Harassment Training.”
Publications
2015
Personnel Concepts’ Social Media in the Workplace, 9-16.
“Legal Brief: Social Media in the Workplace: Tips, Warnings, and Guidelines for Employers.”
2014
Personnel Concepts’ 2014 Illinois Employer Update, 6-13.
"Legal Brief: The Illinois Workplace Violence Prevention Act and Its Impact on Employers.”
2014
Personnel Concepts’ Restaurant Industry Wage & Hour Compliance Guide, 4-11.
"Attorney Legal Brief: The Fair Labor Standards Act and Common Wage and Hour Violations By the Service Industry.”
2014
Personnel Concepts’ Interviewing and Hiring Guide For Small Businesses, 45-52.
“Employer Legal Brief: Common Legal Issues Relating to Job Interviews and Pre-Employment Inquiries.”
Languages
English
French