New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Michael Merlino
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 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.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2740470
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, James Michael Merlino ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2740470 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Michael 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 Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, James Michael 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 James Michael Merlino's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 James compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, James Michael Merlino is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 86% higher than 14% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2740470
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 530-3923
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael 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 James Merlino licensed?
James Merlino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Merlino admitted to the bar?
James Michael Merlino's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did James Michael Merlino go to law school?
James Michael Merlino attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does James Michael Merlino work for?
James Michael Merlino is associated with Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC in New York, NY.
Is James Michael Merlino in good standing?
Yes, James Michael Merlino holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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