Merle J Turchik

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Merle J Turchik

also known as Merle Joy

4.3
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 39 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Sexual Harassment

2205 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Merle

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 65%

All aspects of employment law: ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistle-blower, etc.

39 years | 200 cases

65%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

39 years | 150 cases

20%
Sexual Harassment 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 39 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Turchik Law Firm, P.C.

2205 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85719

turchiklawfirm.com/

Merle J Turchik's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by TS | September 30, 2024

Very Helpful

When I reached out to Ms. Turchik, Esq., leaving a telephone message, she responded immediately the day of. I was actually surprised about how fast she responded to my voice message, given the short notice that I provided her given the urgency of my pending legal matter. In turn, we had a very pro...ductive consultation. Thank you so much for your legal advice, experience and knowledge. I am now much better equipped to tacked the matter that I am now currently facing. Thank you, Ms. Turchik, Esq.! Sincerely, TS

Posted by Real People in Tucson | July 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

She's One of the Good Ones...Highly Recommend Her

One good thing about the law is that it is mostly black or white and Merle can help you understand where you stand. We highly recommend setting up an initial consultation with Merle to determine if there are legal grounds for further action. At the very least, you will get an expert opinion and possi...bly clarity of action for your consultation fee. For us throughout the past several years, Merle was consistent, professional, knowledgeable, experienced, respectful, honest, available, prompt, and reasonably priced. She gave us information on paths we should take. Merle represented us in two mediations regarding what we believed to be an employer not acting in accordance with law. We are very happy with the services Merle provided and highly recommend contacting her.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful

I can't state enough how grateful I was to have had Merle by my side through a recent legal matter. She was exceedingly knowledgeable and also honest and straight forward with me. Her rates were more than fair. Everything was done timely and the communication was great.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Health Care

Merle Turchik

Merle, was able to give me clear direction on how to proceed with the state board of nursing. Her guidance was crucial to my outcome.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2019 | Discrimination

Not worth the consultation fee

She listened sympathetically about my charges of discrimination and unjustified termination. She stated that she needed to research intermittent FMLA and then contacted me back stating that the case just wasn’t worth enough, and I could represent myself. If I wanted to represent myself...why would I ...have paid her $300 for a consultation fee?!

Merle Turchik

Replied last June 05, 2019

Because I determined that you did not qualify for FMLA, I thought you would spend more more money in attorney's fees than you were likely to get from the employer. That was the only reason I suggested that you represent yourself. Please contact me off-line to see if I can resolve any misunderstanding.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2015

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

2008

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Turchik Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - 2014

Partner, Ryan Turchik, P.C.

1996 - 2004

Principal Asst. City Attorney, City of Tucson

Associations

2007 - 2008

State Bar of Arizona, Employment and Labor Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2006

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

President

Education

1986

James E. Rogers College of Law

J.D. with Distinction

N/A

Languages

English

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