New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Gregory Thomas Merz
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2165132
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Gregory Thomas Merz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2165132 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gregory Thomas Merz, 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 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Gregory Thomas Merz 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 Gregory Thomas Merz's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Gregory compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Gregory Thomas Merz is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 7% higher than 93% of 876 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 Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2165132
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 887-3637
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gregory Thomas Merz'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 Gregory Merz licensed?
Gregory Merz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gregory Thomas Merz admitted to the bar?
Gregory Thomas Merz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Gregory Thomas Merz go to law school?
Gregory Thomas Merz attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Gregory Thomas Merz work for?
Gregory Thomas Merz is associated with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Gregory Thomas Merz in good standing?
Yes, Gregory Thomas Merz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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