New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jacob Duane Merrill
George Mason University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5212998
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jacob Duane Merrill appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- George Mason University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jacob Duane Merrill is registered as bar number 5212998 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Mason University School of Law (252 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Jacob compares to fellow George Mason University School Of Law alumni
Among the 228 George Mason University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jacob Duane Merrill is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. George Mason University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 228 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 53% higher than 47% of 228 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
George Mason University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of George Mason University School Of Law's 252 alumni in the New York register, 90.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5212998
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 844-3765
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jacob Duane Merrill's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Jacob Duane Merrill is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jacob Merrill licensed?
Jacob Merrill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jacob Duane Merrill admitted to the bar?
Jacob Duane Merrill has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Jacob Duane Merrill go to law school?
Jacob Duane Merrill attended George Mason University School of Law.
What company does Jacob Duane Merrill work for?
Jacob Duane Merrill is associated with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Jacob Duane Merrill in good standing?
Not currently, Jacob Duane Merrill's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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