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The Law Office of Shelly A. Merchant represents individuals in Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, and surrounding areas in a wide range of general practice matters including family law, bankruptcy, probate and much more. We are a small firm in a small-town suburb of Houston providing clients with a friendly atmosphere and personalized service in addressing their legal concerns. We listen to your needs and work to understand your individual legal situation to help you through a difficult situation. Our attorneys are more than willing to tackle the unique challenges your case presents and to determine and execute the best strategy to secure your goals. If you need legal assistance in or around Harris County, Texas, call Shelly A. Merchant today to find out how we can best help you in your legal needs.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
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Posted by Briana | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Knowledgeable And caring but tough enough
Mrs merchant was able to answer all my problems with a positive outcome, she fought for my son and myself, she is caring and loyal but just tough enough to get thr job done! I could not have been more satisfied!
Posted by Amanda | December 10, 2014 | Child Custody
One of the Best!
Shelly was absolutely one of the best attorneys I have had. Unfortunately, for me, I have had to deal with the courts over custody issues a few times. Not always did I have a 'good' attorney by my side. So finding Shelly was a Blessing for me. As a mother, being in a custody battle is terrifying, how...
Posted by Evangelina | February 26, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Shelly is a great lawyer. She is very helpful, understanding, and responsible. Since the first time I met her for my divorce case she was so focused on my case that I felt she was more than my lawyer. She helped me understand what my rights were and I felt comfortable with her and her staff. If S...
"I endorse this lawyer. She was opposing counsel on a difficult family law matter several years ago. She was a strong advocate for her client but she was professional in all of her dealings with me."
"Shelly is knowledgeable, hard-working, and always prepared. She is highly respected by other family lawyers and the judges in the Houston area."
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National Registry of Who's Who (Lifetime), Justia
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
25 Year Fellow Member, College of the State of Texas
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1988 - Present
Attorney, Shelly A. Merchant Attorney at Law
1987 - 1988
Partner, Edmonson and Merchant
1985 - 1987
Attorney, Hyatt Legal Services
1984 - 1985
Associate, Barfield and Kelly
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
1994 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1985 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasAdmitted to Practice
Member
Member
Member
1997 - 1998
Pasadena Bar AssociationPresident
1994 - 1996
Pasadena Bar AssociationSecretary
1990 - 1998
Pasadena Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Family Law and Bankruptcy
1994
Family Law
English
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