New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Charles Conover Merrell

Syracuse Law College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Lowville, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2345437
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Charles Conover Merrell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse Law College
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse Law College
16.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2345437
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Charles Conover Merrell is registered as bar number 2345437 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Lowville, NY (Lewis County), ZIP 13367. Educational background: SYRACUSE LAW COLLEGE (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Charles Conover Merrell sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Charles Conover Merrell's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Syracuse Law College's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse Law College's 6 alumni in the New York register, 16.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse Law College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%16.7%
Syracuse Law College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2345437
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

County
Lewis
ZIP Code
13367
Phone
(315) 376-4248

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Charles Conover Merrell's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Charles Conover Merrell's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charles Merrell licensed?

Charles Merrell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Charles Conover Merrell admitted to the bar?

Charles Conover Merrell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Charles Conover Merrell go to law school?

Charles Conover Merrell attended SYRACUSE LAW COLLEGE.

Is Charles Conover Merrell in good standing?

Yes, Charles Conover Merrell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.