Perry D. Merlo, Workers Comp Attorney in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Over 36 years of legal practice · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
ShareholderatMarshall Dennehey
Camp Hill, PA
Practicing workers comp in Camp Hill since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Perry D. Merlo is a shareholder based in Camp Hill, PA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Perry has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Camp Hill, PA
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Camp Hill, PA.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Perry D. Merlo: Perry D. Merlo is a shareholder based in Camp Hill, PA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Perry has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Perry D. Merlo
Perry concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Perry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Perry takes workers comp matters in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Perry agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Perry D. Merlo — Over 36 years of Pennsylvania workers comp experience
Perry D. Merlo is a shareholder based in Camp Hill, PA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Perry has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Perry is a seasoned attorney with nearly 35 years of experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters across Pennsylvania. His clients span a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, national restaurant chains, higher education, and health care.
Perry is an accomplished litigator who has successfully defended clients before Workers’ Compensation Judges, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He has also delivered oral arguments before each of these judicial bodies.
A respected contributor to the workers’ compensation community, Perry has authored articles for the Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly on subjects such as mental stress, specific loss and fatal claims, and Supersedeas Fund Reimbursement. He is often invited to present to employers and insurance carriers on key issues impacting workers’ compensation law and practice.
Before joining Marshall Dennehey, Perry was a shareholder at a Harrisburg-area law firm. He has served as Secretary of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Dauphin County Bar Association and as an official for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association from 2019 to 2021.
Classes & Seminars Taught
•'Workers' Compensation Case Law Update,' yearly client update, 2014-2025
•'Avoiding Litigation,' Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Conference, 2019
Published Works
•'For All Practical Intents and Purposes, The Burden of Proof in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Specific Loss Cases,' Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter, December 2012
•'Employers' Right to Reimbursement in Workers' Compensation Supersedeas Cases,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, October 2011
•'Mental Stress Claims in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Cases: Weapons as a Factor in Determining the Compensability of Psychic Injuries,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, October 2010
•'Leveling the Playing Field Relative to Disfigurement Awards,' Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Newsletter, December 2009
•'A Bad Day at Work: Contrasting Occupational Disease Fatal Claims and 'Disease as Injury' Fatal Claims,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, April 2009
•'The Workers' Compensation Supersedeas Fund Reimbursement Game: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, October 2007
•'Putting a Price on Scarring' Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Disfigurement Awards,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, October 2006
•'Recent Developments in Workers' Compensation Supersedeas Fund Reimbursement,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, July 2005
•'The Changing Burden of Proof in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Mental Injury Claims, 1972-2004,' Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, July 2004
News
Marshall Dennehey Bolsters Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Team With Strategic Additions of Perry D. Merlo and Andrew W. Maffett in Harrisburg
November 6, 2025
Events
Conference
25th Annual Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Conference
May 28-29, 2026
Hershey, PA
Kacey C. Wiedt, Shannon Fellin, Perry D. Merlo, and Ryan A. Hauck
How Perry handles workers comp matters
Perry is a seasoned attorney with nearly 35 years of experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters across Pennsylvania. His clients span a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, national restaurant chains, higher education, and health care. Perry is an accomplished litigator who has successfully defended clients before Workers’ Compensation…
Who Perry represents
Perry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Camp Hill and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Perry D. Merlo's legal education and bar admissions
Penn State Dickinson Law
J.D. · 1990
Elizabethtown College
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Perry's state bar admissions
United States Distri
1991 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1990 · ACTIVE
Perry studied at J.D. in Penn State Dickinson Law and B.A. in Elizabethtown College.
Law school and academic background
Perry completed J.D. in Penn State Dickinson Law and B.A. in Elizabethtown College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Perry runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Perry D. Merlo
Perry has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Perry's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations & memberships American Bar Association Dauphin County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
membership
Locations
Perry D. Merlo's office in Camp Hill
Perry's primary office is at 200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, Camp Hill, PA, 17011. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Marshall Dennehey
200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Client reviews of Perry D. Merlo — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Perry. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing workers comp attorneys in Camp Hill.
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How to hire Perry D. Merlo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Perry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Perry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Perry's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Perry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Perry
Perry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Perry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Perry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Perry D. Merlo
How much does it cost to hire Perry for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Perry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Perry offer a free consultation?
Perry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Perry's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Perry's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Perry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Perry take my case if I'm outside Camp Hill?
Perry is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Perry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Perry?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Perry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Perry accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Perry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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