Managing Partner New Jersey Office

Education

St. John's University School of Law

Bar Admissions

Attorney Merino is licensed to practice in the states of New Jersey and New York, the Federal District Court of New Jersey, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Eastern District of New York, and the Southern District of New York.

Javier Merino

Javier Merino is the managing partner of Dann Law’s New Jersey and New York offices, where he represents consumers throughout New Jersey in cases involving consumer protection, class actions, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcies. He is dedicated to advocating for individuals and families facing powerful financial institutions, helping them protect their homes, rights, and financial stability.

Javier has extensive experience litigating complex consumer cases in both state and federal courts. Among his accomplishments, he played the lead role in Naimoli v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, a groundbreaking Second Circuit decision that was the first of its kind to affirm a borrower’s right to pursue claims under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) against a loan servicer. This landmark ruling strengthened protections for homeowners nationwide and marked a significant victory for consumer rights.

Over the course of his career at DannLaw, Javier has built a reputation for tenacious advocacy, creative legal strategy, and an unwavering commitment to justice for consumers. He has successfully advanced the firm’s mission of protecting homeowners from predatory and unlawful conduct by major financial institutions and continues to lead efforts in cutting-edge consumer litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

 

Javier earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University (New Brunswick). He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, and the Western, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York.

 

He is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Outside of his practice, Javier is passionate about his Christian faith, his family, and sports.