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John R. Merinar, Jr.

Education

  • J.D. University of Pittsburgh
    B.S. Pennsylvania State University

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia


John R. Merinar, Jr.
Member

John R. Merinar, Jr.
Member

Jack Merinar’s practice combines employer counseling, traditional labor law matters, and employment litigation.  Mr. Merinar also defends resorts in personal injury civil actions. He is the leader of the firm’s NLRA team.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of employers where, among other things, considerable focus was placed on the question of how to allocate the costs of health care between employers and employees
  • Regularly defends West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania resorts in many types of personal injury litigation, including premises liability, dram shop, and recreational accident claims
  • Guided West Virginia hotel and Pennsylvania resort through response to union organizing efforts
  • Regularly counsel Maryland and Pennsylvania resorts regarding personnel issues
  • Regularly draft contracts for and advise Pennsylvania resorts regarding business and commercial issues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1992
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1984-1989
    United States Marine Corps

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Ski Defense Attorneys
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • Harrison County Bar Association
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Harrison County Bar Association
  • Past President, Clarksburg Rotary
  • Board of Directors, Harrison County YMCA
  • Board of Directors, West Virginia Associated Builders and Contractors
  • Past President and Board Member, HOPE, Inc.

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Anatomy of a Ski Resort Organizing Effort,” National Ski Areas Association Journal, Volume 19, Issue 1, Feb-March 2011