New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Claire Louise Merrin
Duke Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in San Diego, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4443719
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Claire Louise Merrin has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Claire Louise Merrin carries New York bar registration 4443719, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Highbury Defense Group, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92110. Educational background: DUKE LAW SCHOOL (214 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Claire Louise Merrin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Claire Louise Merrin was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Claire compares to fellow Duke Law School alumni
Among the 178 Duke Law School graduates in the New York register, Claire Louise Merrin is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Duke Law School alumni
Years since admission - 178 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 30% higher than 70% of 178 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
Duke Law School's active-bar rate
Of Duke Law School's 214 alumni in the New York register, 65.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4443719
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Highbury Defense Group
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92110
- Phone
- (619) 895-8030
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Claire Louise Merrin's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Claire Merrin licensed?
Claire Merrin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Claire Louise Merrin admitted to the bar?
Claire Louise Merrin was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Claire Louise Merrin go to law school?
Claire Louise Merrin attended DUKE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Claire Louise Merrin work for?
Claire Louise Merrin is associated with Highbury Defense Group in San Diego, CA.
Is Claire Louise Merrin in good standing?
Yes, Claire Louise Merrin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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