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Shelly A. Merchant
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About Shelly
Biography
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.
Knowledgeable Attorney With More Than 34 Years of Experience Guiding Clients
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
41 years
41 years
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 41 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
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Shelly A. Merchant's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2014
Awesome Attorney!
Shelly Merchant has represented me on multiple cases and has always been very professional and accessible. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Mrs. Merchant has always taken her time to explain any questions I have had about my cases. She is a great lawyer and I highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2011 | Family
A for Awesome
Shelly is extremely knowledgeable about family law and did an outstanding job with my case. Her office staff was also very helpful and professional and did whatever they could to answer my questions when needed. Her fees are quite reasonable for the work performed and I would certainly recommend he...
Posted by Juanita | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Custody case
Ms. Merchant was very helpful in a custody case as well as very knowledgeable in family law. I would highly recommend.
Shelly A. Merchant's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2021
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Family Law and Bankruptcy
1994
Family Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers