New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ellen M. Mercer
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1919257
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ellen M. Mercer has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ellen M. Mercer has carried New York bar registration 1919257 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Ellen M. Mercer 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
Ellen M. Mercer's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ellen compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Ellen M. Mercer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1919257
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (201) 914-1350
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen M. Mercer'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 Ellen Mercer licensed?
Ellen Mercer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen M. Mercer admitted to the bar?
Ellen M. Mercer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Ellen M. Mercer go to law school?
Ellen M. Mercer attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Ellen M. Mercer in good standing?
Yes, Ellen M. Mercer 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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