Two pieces of advice have defined William H. Mergner Jr.’s career. 

From the day he was sworn in as a lawyer, Mergner’s mentor and law partner Steve Leary told him the only thing he had complete control over now was his reputation. The second maxim: find a way to make yourself important. 

William H. Mergner Jr. of Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni. Courtesy photo