New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Scott Merzig
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Oneonta, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1436492
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Scott Merzig has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Scott Merzig has carried New York bar registration 1436492 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Kehoe & Merzig, P.C., located in Oneonta, NY (Otsego County), ZIP 13820. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, David Scott Merzig has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Scott Merzig's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, David Scott Merzig is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1436492
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kehoe & Merzig, P.C.
- City
- Oneonta, NY
- County
- Otsego
- ZIP Code
- 13820
- Phone
- (607) 432-4242
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Scott Merzig'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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David Scott Merzig'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 David Merzig licensed?
David Merzig is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Scott Merzig admitted to the bar?
David Scott Merzig's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did David Scott Merzig go to law school?
David Scott Merzig attended Albany Law School.
What company does David Scott Merzig work for?
David Scott Merzig is associated with Kehoe & Merzig, P.C. in Oneonta, NY.
Is David Scott Merzig in good standing?
Yes, David Scott Merzig holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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