New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Merlin Bass Iii

University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Woodmere, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2696797
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Merlin Bass Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of North Carolina
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2696797
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2696797 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Merlin Bass Iii, 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 Merlin Bass, Esq., located in Woodmere, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11598. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, Merlin Bass Iii 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 Merlin Bass Iii's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Merlin compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni

Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Merlin Bass Iii is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni

Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 21% higher than 79% of 136 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of North Carolina's active-bar rate

Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2696797
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Merlin Bass, Esq.
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11598
Phone
(347) 993-2986

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Merlin Bass Iii'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Merlin Bass Iii'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 Merlin Bass licensed?

Merlin Bass is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Merlin Bass Iii admitted to the bar?

Merlin Bass Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Merlin Bass Iii go to law school?

Merlin Bass Iii attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

What company does Merlin Bass Iii work for?

Merlin Bass Iii is associated with Merlin Bass, Esq. in Woodmere, NY.

Is Merlin Bass Iii in good standing?

Yes, Merlin Bass Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.