Jon Meyer

Jon Meyer is a highly respected attorney and partner at Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP in Manchester, New Hampshire. With a legal career spanning over four decades, he has earned a reputation for excellence in employment law, civil rights law, personal injury law, and education law. His dedication to justice has made him a trusted advocate for employees, businesses, and individuals facing complex legal challenges.

Licensed in New Hampshire since 1977 and Massachusetts since 1975, Mr. Meyer is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Meyer earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1975. Before that, he completed his B.A., magna cum laude, in College of Social Studies from Wesleyan University in 1971. Additionally, he pursued his M.A. in History from the University of Connecticut in 1973.

Throughout his career, Jon Meyer has been dedicated to fighting for fairness and justice. Specializing in employment law, he has represented clients in workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination cases, and wage claims. His expertise also extends to civil rights law, where he has taken on cases that defend individual freedoms and protect constitutional rights. Additionally, he has worked on personal injury cases, helping victims secure the compensation they deserve. His experience as a former law clerk for Judge Richard Owen and his role as the Executive Director of the NH Civil Liberties Union (1977-1981) reflects his deep commitment to advocacy and justice.

A Super Lawyers honoree from 2007 to 2024 and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Meyer continues to provide top-tier legal services. As an educator, he has shared his knowledge through teaching roles at the University of Miami Law School and Notre Dame College. His dedication to the legal profession and his clients makes him a standout attorney in New Hampshire.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
  
• Member, Manchester Bar Association
  
• Member, American Bar Association
  
• Member, Council of School Board Attorneys
  
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
  
• Member, Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights
  
• Member, American Association of Justice 

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wesleyan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• University of Connecticut
  Masters of Arts (MA)

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