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The Merritt Law Firm represents victims of police brutality, official corruption, corporate discrimination and hate based crimes all over the country.  The practice is based out of Philadelphia, PA and he is licensed in the state of PA and NJ but his federal practice allows him to represent clients in all fifty states.

( the people's attorney )

Lee Merritt, ESQ

S. Lee Merritt, Esq. commonly known as “the people’s lawyer”, is emerging as an influential new voice in the fight for Social Justice. A Civil Right’s activist and attorney, Merritt runs a high profile practice focusing on victims of police brutality, hate crimes and corporate discrimination. As an activist, he has championed police reform and community empowerment. His office has led the way in reform in Texas, a state notorious for its failure to prosecute police officer, advocating for the first murder indictments of officers in the state in over 40 years. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Summer of 2017, Merritt helped to launch the American Black Cross, a disaster relief organization geared to serve the most vulnerable sectors of society. 

In 2017 Merritt was recognized as one of the top 10 most influential African Americans in the country ages 18 to 45 by The Root. The National Black Caucasus of State Legislators awarded Merritt the prestigious “Nation Builder” award, adding him to an elite list of recipients including President Barrack Obama, Shirley Chisholm and Vernon Jordan. Merritt Law Firm is a federally based practice that represents victims all over the country. Merritt holds licenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, federally in Eastern District of Pennsylvania and US District Court of the Northern District of Texas. Merritt is a Cum Laude graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended law school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Temple University’s James Beasley School of Law. He began his legal career with the Cochran Firm Philadelphia before going into private practice.

Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt

COVID-19 UPDATE

  • We are accepting new clients
  • We are working in the best ways set forth by our leaders by remote means as much as possible.
  • We are still representing our current clients as we have always.
  • Face to face meetings are by appointment only and will follow recommended safety rules set forth.
  • Remote video/phone consultiations are preferred.