Brian D. Merklin
Associate
222 South Main Street
Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
P 330.434.4919
F 330.376.4577
P 330.434.4919 | F 330.376.4577
Overview
Brian is an associate in the Business Litigation Group. His practice is focused on business transactions and corporate counseling, as well as business restructuring, bankruptcy and commercial law. Brian draws on his background in accounting to counsel companies of all sizes through corporate transactions, commercial law, bankruptcy and tax matters.
Services
Education
-
The University of Akron School of Law,
J.D.
- cum laude
- Jewish Law Students Association
- Past President, Past Vice President, and Past Secretary
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law and Seminar in Business Planning
- Ohio University, B.B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Akron Torchbearers (Class of 2022)
- Akron Bar Leadership Academy (2020)
- Graduate of Jewish Leadership Institute (2019)
Insights
Presentation
“Managing the Social Enterprise: Legal and Regulatory Issues” - Co-Speaker , Cleveland Life Institute Virtual Presentation (April 2020)
Services
- Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
- Business Reorganization and Restructuring
- Corporate & Transactional
- Closely Held & Family-Owned Businesses
Overview
Brian is an associate in the Business Litigation Group. His practice is focused on business transactions and corporate counseling, as well as business restructuring, bankruptcy and commercial law. Brian draws on his background in accounting to counsel companies of all sizes through corporate transactions, commercial law, bankruptcy and tax matters.
Education
-
The University of Akron School of Law,
J.D.
- cum laude
- Jewish Law Students Association
- Past President, Past Vice President, and Past Secretary
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law and Seminar in Business Planning
- Ohio University, B.B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Akron Torchbearers (Class of 2022)
- Akron Bar Leadership Academy (2020)
- Graduate of Jewish Leadership Institute (2019)
Insights
Presentation
“Managing the Social Enterprise: Legal and Regulatory Issues” - Co-Speaker , Cleveland Life Institute Virtual Presentation (April 2020)