Jeffrey Merritt
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Jeffrey Merritt

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merritt.jeffrey@dorsey.com

Overview

Prior to law school, Jeff worked as a substance abuse counselor with adolescents, young adults, and low-income populations. While in law school, Jeff worked as an extern for the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, the Security and Exchange Commission’s bankruptcy and reorganization team, and United States Bankruptcy Judge Jeffery Cavender. 

Education & Admissions

Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2020), with honors

West Chester University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Philosophy, 2013)

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (B.S., Psychology, 2007), cum laude

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Missouri

Clerkships

  • Western District of Missouri Bankruptcy Court, Honorable Cynthia A. Norton, 2020-2022

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Lending Transactions
Jeffrey Merritt