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Scott A. Mertens, Member Attorney
Family Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Law
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Address: 612 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Ste. 300, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Law Firm:Mertens, Laxton & Clement, PLLC
Lawyer:Scott A. Mertens
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Practice Areas:Family Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Law
Bio:Scott A. Mertens has considerable experience in handling serious and complex cases on both the state and federal level. He handles cases ranging from murder down to the smallest misdemeanors and all forms of white collar crimes. In 2007, he tried the largest drug case in Ingham County history in federal court. Mr. Mertens has a great deal of experience dealing with very complicated legal issues that require a strong understanding of the law. He has represented several clients charged with very complicated financial crimes on both the state and federal levels. He also has a great deal of experience dealing with the media and high profile cases. Of note, he was co-counsel for Timothy P. Holland in the Ricky Holland murder case. As an attorney in this case, he fielded numerous media requests and participated in severalinterviews. Currently, Mr. Mertens is one of a select few attorneys in the Lansing area appointed, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3006A (The Criminal Justice Act), to be on the list of Federal Court Appointed Attorneys for indigent defendants charged with federal crimes. In this capacity, he has handled numerous serious federal criminal cases some punishable by life in prison. He is also on the A List of attorneys in Ingham County for court appointed cases. A Level cases are cases punishable by up to life inprison. Mr. Mertens also has a great deal of experience in all matters related to Family Law from complicated divorce cases involving the valuation of business
Admitted:2000, Michigan;
College:Park College, Class of 1997, B.S.
Law School:Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 2000, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer Scott A. Mertens, graduated from Park College, Class of 1997, B.S. Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 2000, J.D., is now employed by Mertens, Laxton & Clement, PLLC at 612 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Ste. 300 East Lansing, MI 48823.Scott A. Mertens is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Scott A. Mertens as your lawyer, you should consider whether Scott A. Mertens offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Scott A. Mertens has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Scott A. Mertens's office is located at East Lansing, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Scott A. Mertens has been admitted in 2000, Michigan;. His or her practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Law.

Scott A. Mertens's college and law school education includes Park College, Class of 1997, B.S., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 2000, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Scott A. Mertens has considerable experience in handling serious and complex cases on both the state and federal level. He handles cases ranging from murder down to the smallest misdemeanors and all forms of white collar crimes. In 2007, he tried the largest drug case in Ingham County history in federal court. Mr. Mertens has a great deal of experience dealing with very complicated legal issues that require a strong understanding of the law. He has represented several clients charged with very complicated financial crimes on both the state and federal levels. He also has a great deal of experience dealing with the media and high profile cases. Of note, he was co-counsel for Timothy P. Holland in the Ricky Holland murder case. As an attorney in this case, he fielded numerous media requests and participated in severalinterviews. Currently, Mr. Mertens is one of a select few attorneys in the Lansing area appointed, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3006A (The Criminal Justice Act), to be on the list of Federal Court Appointed Attorneys for indigent defendants charged with federal crimes. In this capacity, he has handled numerous serious federal criminal cases some punishable by life in prison. He is also on the A List of attorneys in Ingham County for court appointed cases. A Level cases are cases punishable by up to life inprison. Mr. Mertens also has a great deal of experience in all matters related to Family Law from complicated divorce cases involving the valuation of business. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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