New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Geoffrey Simonson Mearns
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Muncie, IN. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2189330
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Geoffrey Simonson Mearns ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2189330 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Geoffrey Simonson Mearns, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Ball Sate University, Admin. Bldg, located in Muncie, IN, ZIP 47306. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Geoffrey Simonson Mearns 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 Geoffrey Simonson Mearns's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Geoffrey compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Geoffrey Simonson Mearns is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,300 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2189330
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ball Sate University, Admin. Bldg
- City
- Muncie, IN
- ZIP Code
- 47306
- Phone
- (765) 285-5555
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Geoffrey Simonson Mearns'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 Geoffrey Mearns licensed?
Geoffrey Mearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Geoffrey Simonson Mearns admitted to the bar?
Geoffrey Simonson Mearns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Geoffrey Simonson Mearns go to law school?
Geoffrey Simonson Mearns attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Geoffrey Simonson Mearns work for?
Geoffrey Simonson Mearns is associated with Ball Sate University, Admin. Bldg in Muncie, IN.
Is Geoffrey Simonson Mearns in good standing?
Yes, Geoffrey Simonson Mearns 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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