New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Emma Merrit Bailey
University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2853216
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Emma Merrit Bailey ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2853216 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Emma Merrit Bailey, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wells Fargo, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (337 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Emma Merrit Bailey still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Emma Merrit Bailey's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Emma compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni
Among the 202 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, Emma Merrit Bailey is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni
Years since admission - 202 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 41% higher than 59% of 202 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
University Of Wisconsin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin's 337 alumni in the New York register, 59.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2853216
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wells Fargo
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 214-2887
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emma Merrit Bailey'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 Emma Bailey licensed?
Emma Bailey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emma Merrit Bailey admitted to the bar?
Emma Merrit Bailey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Emma Merrit Bailey go to law school?
Emma Merrit Bailey attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
What company does Emma Merrit Bailey work for?
Emma Merrit Bailey is associated with Wells Fargo in New York, NY.
Is Emma Merrit Bailey in good standing?
Yes, Emma Merrit Bailey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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