New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Harold A. Meriam Iii
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1167659
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harold A. Meriam Iii has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2930 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harold A. Meriam Iii has carried New York bar registration 1167659 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Helmsley Enterprises, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10169. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Harold A. Meriam Iii has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Harold A. Meriam Iii's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Harold A. Meriam Iii is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #2,930 of 93,608 (3rd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2,930
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1976
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Nathan Abramowitz admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Beryl Ann Abrams admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Paul J. Acinapura admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Judith A. Ackerman admitted 1976 · 50 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Harold compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Harold A. Meriam Iii is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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 · August 2026
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1167659
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Helmsley Enterprises, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10169
- Phone
- (212) 953-4590
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harold A. Meriam Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Harold Meriam licensed?
Harold Meriam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harold A. Meriam Iii admitted to the bar?
Harold A. Meriam Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Harold A. Meriam Iii go to law school?
Harold A. Meriam Iii attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Harold A. Meriam Iii work for?
Harold A. Meriam Iii is associated with Helmsley Enterprises, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Harold A. Meriam Iii in good standing?
Yes, Harold A. Meriam Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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