New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Giovanni Carmelo Merlino
Queens College School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 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.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 3006939
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Giovanni Carmelo Merlino ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Queens College School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3006939 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Giovanni Carmelo Merlino, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Giovanni Carmelo Merlino 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 Giovanni Carmelo Merlino's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3006939
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (718) 781-8389
Education
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Giovanni Carmelo Merlino'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 Giovanni Merlino licensed?
Giovanni Merlino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Giovanni Carmelo Merlino admitted to the bar?
Giovanni Carmelo Merlino's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Giovanni Carmelo Merlino go to law school?
Giovanni Carmelo Merlino attended QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Giovanni Carmelo Merlino work for?
Giovanni Carmelo Merlino is associated with William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Giovanni Carmelo Merlino in good standing?
Yes, Giovanni Carmelo Merlino holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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