New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Merin E. Urban
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1969948
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Merin E. Urban has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Merin E. Urban has carried New York bar registration 1969948 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York City Housing Development Corporation, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10271. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Merin E. Urban has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Merin E. Urban's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Merin compares to fellow Emory University alumni
Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, Merin E. Urban is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 400 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1969948
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York City Housing Development Corporation
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10271
- Phone
- (212) 341-7038
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merin E. Urban'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 Merin Urban licensed?
Merin Urban is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merin E. Urban admitted to the bar?
Merin E. Urban's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Merin E. Urban go to law school?
Merin E. Urban attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does Merin E. Urban work for?
Merin E. Urban is associated with New York City Housing Development Corporation in New York, NY.
Is Merin E. Urban in good standing?
Yes, Merin E. Urban holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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