Areas of Expertise:

• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law and Litigation
• Creditor Rights
• Employment Litigation
• Landlord and Tenant Representation
• Real Estate Litigation
• Technology and Licensing

Background & Experience:

Mr. Merriman is an associate in the firm’s litigation department. His practice emphasizes general commercial litigation involving contract disputes, securities, real property, and commercial landlord-tenant disputes. Mr. Merriman also has experience in administrative practice and appeals.

Education:

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 2013, magna cum laude)

• Order of the Coif
• Lead Articles Editor, BYU Law Review

Brigham Young University (B.S., Economics, B.A., Political Science, 2010)

• 1^st Team All-MW Conference Track, 2011
• 2^nd Team All-MW Conference Cross Country, 2010

Personal:

Mr. Merriman is married and has two children. He enjoys basketball, distance running, and reading about American history and politics.

Professional Experience:

• Law Clerk to Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant, Utah Supreme Court, 2014‑2015
• Law Clerk to Judge Stephen L. Roth, Utah Court of Appeals, 2013-2014