New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joan Denise Merry
New England School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Bath, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2863843
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Joan Denise Merry ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2863843 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joan Denise Merry, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Steuben County District Attorney'S Office, located in Bath, NY (Steuben County), ZIP 14810. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Joan Denise Merry 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 Joan Denise Merry's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Joan compares to fellow New England School Of Law alumni
Among the 382 New England School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joan Denise Merry is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New England School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 33% higher than 67% of 382 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
New England School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New England School Of Law's 516 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2863843
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steuben County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Bath, NY
- County
- Steuben
- ZIP Code
- 14810
- Phone
- (607) 664-2270
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joan Denise Merry'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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Joan Denise Merry's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joan Merry licensed?
Joan Merry is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joan Denise Merry admitted to the bar?
Joan Denise Merry's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Joan Denise Merry go to law school?
Joan Denise Merry attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Joan Denise Merry work for?
Joan Denise Merry is associated with Steuben County District Attorney'S Office in Bath, NY.
Is Joan Denise Merry in good standing?
Yes, Joan Denise Merry 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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