Firm Profile:
Christoper C. Merritt
Jacquelyn Wilson*
Christopher C. Merritt
Admitted to Bar:Texas 1996
Certified Legal Specialization:
Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2001
Education:
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio (J.D. 1995)
St. Edwards University, Austin (B.B.A. – Marketing 1992)Professional Organizations:
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
State Bar of Texas
Family Law Section
Austin Bar Association
Family Law Section
Director 2005 - Present
Williamson County Bar Association
Austin Family Law Advocates
Austin Family Lawyers Political Action Committee
College of the State Bar of TexasAuthor and Lecturer:
“Grandparent’s Rights,” People’s Law School, Austin, Texas, February 22, 2002.
“Post Divorce Tax Issues, I Have to Pay What?!” Travis County Bar Association Bench Bar XIV Conference, April 25, 2004.
“Show Me the Money, How to Set and Collect Attorney’s Fees,” Travis County Bar Association Bench Bar XIV Conference, April 25, 2004.
Admitted to Bar:State Bar of Texas, 2008
Education & Training:
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock (J.D. 2007)
Dispute Resolution Center, Lubbock (40-hour Mediation Course 2007)
St. Edward’s University, Austin (B.A. – History 2004)
Austin Community College, Austin (A.A.S. – Legal Assistant 2003)Professional Organizations:
State Bar of Texas
Family Law Section
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Austin Bar Association
Family Law Section
Court Appointed Family Advocates Section
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Bar & Grill Cast Member
Legal Build Committee Member
Lawyer Referral Service of Austin
Match Program
Volunteer Legal Services
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Phi Delta Phi
Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
Texas Women in BusinessCivic Affiliations:
Wright House Wellness Center—Board Member
*Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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