Background
Merritt, Harley Alfred was born on June 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harley Eugene and Lily Marie (Johnson) Merritt.
Merritt, Harley Alfred was born on June 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harley Eugene and Lily Marie (Johnson) Merritt.
University of California at Berkeley. San Jose City College. Lincoln University (Bachelor of Laws, 1972).
Member, Lincoln University Law Review, 1970-1971.
Lecturer, Criminal Law, Butte College, 1977-1981.
Worked at Peters, Fuller, Rush, Farnsworth & Habib (Chico, California) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Insurance Defense, Real Property. Estate Planning and Administration, Business and Commercial Law, Workers Compensation.
Admitted to the bar, 1972, California.
1973, United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Member, Lincoln University Law Review, 1970-1971.
Lecturer, Criminal Law, Butte College, 1977-1981. Member: Butte County Bar Association (Chairman, Fee Dispute Arbitration, 1983-1985).
State Bar of California.
The firm traces its origin back to General Bidwell, who developed the Chico area through a land grant in the 1800"son Areas of practice have now been expanded to all of Northern California. Emphasis is placed on litigation, probate and estate planning and business.
The firm encourages active community involvement by its members in civic and professional activities.
Member, Lincoln University Law Review, 1970-1971. Lecturer, Criminal Law, Butte College, 1977-1981. Member: Butte County Bar Association (Chairman, Fee Dispute Arbitration, 1983-1985).
State Bar of California.
Married Sharon Lewis, June, 1965 (divorced 1969). Married Katherine Jean Eger, August 24, 1971 (divorced 1995). Children: Dawn Marie Merritt Sullivan, Harley Eger.
Married Jeanette Wright, January 1, 1996.