John R. "Jack" Merinar, Jr.
About John R. Merinar, Jr.
John R. Merinar, Jr. is a lawyer based in Bridgeport, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. John R. Merinar, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Bridgeport, West Virginia
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Education: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Bridgeport, WV
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