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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2189330
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Geoffrey Simonson Mearns'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 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.