Brad W. Merrill
About Brad W. Merrill
Brad W. Merrill is a lawyer based in Salt Lake City, UT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Brad W. Merrill is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Snell & Wilmer LLP
Education: University of Utah, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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