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TESTIMONIALS

FRACTIONAL

GENERAL COUNSEL

Merritt Law has the legal experience to partner with you or your organization as your outside general counsel. We seek to develop a working knowledge of you and your primary business objectives and goals, allowing you the time to focus on the most important business aspects of your company. As outside general counsel, we desire to be so accessible and knowledgeable about you and your business it would seem we are simply “in the office down the hall” with the resources and contacts to “quarterback” your legal needs at a lower cost. We become our clients’ “one-stop-shop” with either the personal knowledge to get the job done, or when needed, to call in a known and trusted specialist. Our goal is to learn the ins and outs of your business, allowing you the time to focus on growing your company with the peace of mind that your legal interests are being taken care of.

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REAL

ESTATE

Merritt Law has the legal experience to oversee the sale, purchase, development or lease of commercial properties for sellers, purchasers, landlords and tenants. We hold almost four decades of experience in drafting and reviewing almost every kind of real estate contract, from development and construction to title review and closing documents. Merritt Law has also negotiated, drafted the necessary documents for, and closed very significant transactions involving both urban and rural real estate, and developed and undeveloped real estate.

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TRANSACTIONAL

LAW

Zoe Fedde, Attorney, Johnny Merritt, Attorney and Kiera Slater, Director of Operations

Merritt Law can partner with you and your businesses in all types of transactional matters. Attorneys with Merritt Law have drafted and negotiated hundreds of contracts, created countless routine forms, advised on general compliance issues, and facilitated the resolution of pre-litigation disputes. With almost four decades of experience, we understand the greatest negotiated and closed transaction are those where all parties are winners.

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MERGERS

AND ACQUISITIONS

Merritt Law provides experience and support to fuse multiple companies into one or to close the purchase of one company by another. We have represented countless clients in the purchase and sale of significant equity interests, and with asset purchase agreements across industries. From the negotiation stage to the closing stage, our team has the experience to walk with you through the process of merging with, selling to, or buying another company.

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ORGANIZATION,

STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE

Merritt Law will help you, your business, and your other professional advisors to help you determine the best structure for your business, whether that’s a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, a cooperative, or something else. Merritt Law attorneys are seasoned in drafting and filing all necessary documents for the creation, operation, and termination of all types of entities across numerous industries. We have also assisted clients to resolve problems resulting from non-attorneys or inexperienced attorneys seeking to create or alter the governance or structure of existing entities. Merritt Law provides ongoing representation to business organizations from the newly developed entities of budding entrepreneurs to multi-million and multi-billion dollar corporate structures doing business throughout the United States. There is nothing too large or too small that our team cannot handle and assist you with.

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DATA SERVICE AGREEMENTS,

BLOCKCHAIN & ESG

Merritt Law can assist your growing business with negotiating data service agreements, ensuring your innovations, inventions and technologies are protected. Whether it involves blockchain technologies, smart contracts, or other decentralized technologies, we stay up-to-date with current trends and how they may legally impact your business. We are here to assist and advise you on the best ways to improve environmental social governance (ESG) considerations in the ever-evolving professional landscape of the tech industry.

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TERMS OF SERVICE

& PRIVACY POLICIES

Merritt Law can help you protect your business by drafting broad and comprehensive terms of service for your website, products and services, protecting your proprietary rights and property, while reducing your risk of legal disputes with Users and Third Parties.

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CLIENT

TESTIMONIALS

“I met Johnny about ten years ago in his capacity as Outside General Counsel for one of our significant, long-time clients. Among Johnny’s many great qualities, one of the most impactful is that he seeks to learn what is most important for his client’s success and directs his efforts to promote that result. He is as client-centric in his approach as any of the hundreds of attorneys I’ve worked with in my career. Fairly Group believes in challenging the paradigms that limit optimum results for our clients, and Johnny constantly considers how to engage in similar analysis to assist his clients with their legal needs.”

Alex Fairly

CEO

"My husband and I have been working with an attorney at Merritt Law, Zoë Fedde. Zoë is just wonderful. I saw a review below saying something to the effect of this doesn't seem to be your "typical" law firm in that they are very transparent, earnest, and communicative. This has absolutely been our experience over the course of working with Zoë for multiple businesses/projects. We have worked with quite a few attorneys and practices up to this point and Zoë/Merritt Law have stood out as a highlight for the above stated reasons, which we find is not typical for most firms! We plan to exclusively use them moving forward and highly recommend!"

Brittany Gardner

Owner

“I had the pleasure of working with Zoë Fedde with Merritt Law. My situation was very difficult and lengthy and Zoë went above and beyond for me. She always either answered my calls or got back with me very shortly, even after hours. She walked me through every document, answered all my questions and explained my options very clearly and concisely. I cannot speak highly enough about her work ethic, level of knowledge and real compassion she showed for me.”

Ellen Dunn

Texas Realtor

“Johnny has essentially served Affiliated Foods as its outside general counsel in excess of 20 years. As I understand, he has missed only one directors meeting during that entire period. Johnny is not only an exceptional attorney who has gained the confidence of our board and our entire management team, he also has great insight and understanding of how to balance our legal needs with our business needs.”

Randy Arceneaux

President and CEO

“In the summer of 2019 we at Urban Mining gained a valuable introduction to Johnny Merritt, through one of our own, Tim Conner. Johnny has not only provided exceptional service, but also taken an interest in the success of our company. He and his team have been able to jump into projects with tight deadlines and help us come out on top. We are truly thankful for his service and genuine interest in our organization. We highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking a seasoned fractional general counsel and transactional attorney.”

Scott Dunn

CEO

“Ag Producers Co-op has worked with Johnny for almost a decade. He ensures that we receive the proper representation for every matter, not only working directly on projects, but acting as a quarterback and connecting us with the right counsel when it is out of his wheelhouse. Johnny provides us with prompt attention and keeps us informed about matters throughout the process.”

Bret Brown

CFO

“Johnny is a business leader’s attorney. I began using Johnny for transactional needs in 2016 and immediately recognized his gift for advising decision makers on how to balance contractual protections with the realities of getting deals done. I have come to rely on Johnny’s opinions on diverse topics from contracts to negotiations, to finance and even how to be a better human. I recommend Johnny to any business owner for his legal prowess and you will get the added benefit of mentor-level advice from a very experienced corporate counsel.”

Ben Broughton

Owner

“Johnny Merritt has been an incredible asset to our companies over the years providing invaluable insight into corporate real estate transactions, general business practices and corporate structuring. We’ve not only experienced the positive impact of his services ourselves, but share several business and personal relationships with others in which we know he’s done the same elsewhere. For these reasons and many others, we have decided to take our relationship to further and partner with attorney Johnny Merritt as our Fraction General Counsel.”

Judd Porter

CEO

“My experience working with Johnny and his team has exceeded expectations. They are extremely thorough and have always put me in the best position possible when dealing with legal matters. They know how to bring in the right supporting team members when needed to ensure successful outcomes. I would strongly recommend their services to anyone in need to corporate and real estate related legal counsel.”

Jonathan Patton

CEO

“We think the world of Johnny Merritt and I’m more than certain we can come up with a million ways to say it! The BLESS Foundation has been so blessed by the legal advice and assistance that Johnny Merritt has provided since our founding. He has been a strong and mighty sounding board and has donated countless hours to ensure our best interests are protected. He has provided invaluable consultation, negotiated vendor contracts, and drafted legal documents. We are proud to have him as a part of our team both because of the values he represents and the quality, expertise, and professional guidance he provides. The BLESS Foundation was founded on the principle that we have all been blessed, but we have been blessed in order to be a blessing to others. Johnny Merritt is the epitome of a man who is using his God-given blessings to make the world a better place.”

Tabitha Hale

Co-Founder

“I have worked with Johnny Merritt and his team for some time now. They have been a huge help with our real estate transactions and business formations. They go above and beyond a typical service, trying to educate us as they perform top notch legal services. I have always been able to reach them when I have questions or need assistance. I highly recommend working with them.”

Tim Brown

Owner and Architect

PARTNERS

You’re a partner, not just a client. Merritt Law works with organizations in the Austin area and across Texas to provide fractional general counsel services that build trust, reduce costs and improve business results.

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WITH THE MERRITT TEAM

LEGAL COUNSEL, ALIGNED WITH YOUR INTERESTS

Merritt Law helps Texas businesses meet and exceed their goals by providing trusted and ethical legal support when they need it, within the parameters of their budget. He will work with your organization’s individual needs to cultivate a lasting relationship and ultimately promote your success.

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