Erich W. Merrill, Jr.
About Erich W. Merrill, Jr.
Erich W. Merrill, Jr. is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Erich W. Merrill, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Miller Nash LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983 and Vanderbilt University, BS
Location: Portland, OR
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