New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kerry Jerard Jefferson
Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Rahway, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4821062
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kerry Jerard Jefferson has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #41 of 60
- by tenure in Rahway office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kerry Jerard Jefferson carries New York bar registration 4821062, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., located in Rahway, NJ, ZIP 07065. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW (355 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kerry Jerard Jefferson remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Kerry Jerard Jefferson was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% 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 Rahway, NJ office peers
Against Rahway, NJ's 60-attorney NY register cohort, Kerry Jerard Jefferson lands at the 67th tenure percentile (rank #41). See the Rahway attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #41
- City cohort
- 60
- Local percentile
- 67th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Rahway
- Jeffrey Adam Gruen admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Nicholas Joseph Madonia admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Tara Lynn Mercadante admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Julian Tatsuo Asano admitted 2009 · 17 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 Kerry compares to fellow Fordham Law alumni
Among the 239 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, Kerry Jerard Jefferson is longer-tenured than 24%.
16 years vs. Fordham Law alumni
Years since admission - 239 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 76% higher than 24% of 239 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
Fordham Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham Law's 355 alumni in the New York register, 53.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4821062
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- City
- Rahway, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07065
- Phone
- (908) 740-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kerry Jerard Jefferson'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.
Same firm affiliation: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
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Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2010 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2010), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kerry Jefferson licensed?
Kerry Jefferson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kerry Jerard Jefferson admitted to the bar?
Kerry Jerard Jefferson was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Kerry Jerard Jefferson go to law school?
Kerry Jerard Jefferson attended FORDHAM LAW.
What company does Kerry Jerard Jefferson work for?
Kerry Jerard Jefferson is associated with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. in Rahway, NJ.
Is Kerry Jerard Jefferson in good standing?
Yes, Kerry Jerard Jefferson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.