New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Hugh Martin Merle
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Westhampton Beach, NY. 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
- 2132405
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Hugh Martin Merle 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
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2132405 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hugh Martin Merle, 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 Hugh M Merle Esq, located in Westhampton Beach, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11978. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Hugh Martin Merle 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 Hugh Martin Merle'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 Hugh compares to fellow Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Hugh Martin Merle is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 7% higher than 93% of 200 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
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University 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
- 2132405
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hugh M Merle Esq
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11978
- Phone
- (631) 288-4005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hugh Martin Merle'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 Hugh Merle licensed?
Hugh Merle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hugh Martin Merle admitted to the bar?
Hugh Martin Merle's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Hugh Martin Merle go to law school?
Hugh Martin Merle attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Hugh Martin Merle work for?
Hugh Martin Merle is associated with Hugh M Merle Esq in Westhampton Beach, NY.
Is Hugh Martin Merle in good standing?
Yes, Hugh Martin Merle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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