Background
Merriman, Robert Douglas was born on June 19, 1954 in Richland, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Joel and Olga Yvonne (Shuda) Merriman.
Merriman, Robert Douglas was born on June 19, 1954 in Richland, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Joel and Olga Yvonne (Shuda) Merriman.
Washington State University (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1976). Gonzaga University (Juris Doctor, 1979). Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi.
Law clerk to presiding justice, Spokane (Washington) County Superior Court, 1977-1979; associate, Critchlow & Williams, Richland, 1980-1985; partner, Critchlow & Williams, Richland, 1985-1989; partner, Flynn, Merriman & Palmer, Kennewick, Washington, since 1989.
Chairperson Tri-Cities (Washington) Water Follies Parade, 1983-1985. Fellow advisory county Tri-Cities branch campus Washington State University, since 1987. Fellow Washington State Head Injury Foundation.
Member Association Trial Lawyers American, Washington Bar Association, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (board directors, chairman roundtable since 1987, court congestion committee), Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association (secretary-treasurer 1981-1982), Washington State Alumni Association, Washington State Cougar Club, Tri-City Club, Cougar Club (secretary-treasurer) Phi Beta Kappa, PhiKappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Mary Lynn Zimmerman, May 8, 1982. Children: Steven Douglas, Ann Elyse.