New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Bruce Myron Merrill
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Portland, ME. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2218659
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bruce Myron Merrill appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bruce Myron Merrill is registered as bar number 2218659 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bruce M. Merrill, P.A., located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04112. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Bruce compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Bruce Myron Merrill is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2218659
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bruce M. Merrill, P.A.
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04112
- Phone
- (207) 776-3591
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Myron Merrill's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bruce Merrill licensed?
Bruce Merrill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Myron Merrill admitted to the bar?
Bruce Myron Merrill's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Bruce Myron Merrill go to law school?
Bruce Myron Merrill attended SETON HALL.
What company does Bruce Myron Merrill work for?
Bruce Myron Merrill is associated with Bruce M. Merrill, P.A. in Portland, ME.
Is Bruce Myron Merrill in good standing?
Not currently, Bruce Myron Merrill's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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