New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Merlyn Evarts Bissell
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Attica, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2441129
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Merlyn Evarts Bissell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 8
- by tenure in Attica office peers
- Law school
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2441129 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Merlyn Evarts Bissell, 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 M.E.Bissell Law Office, located in Attica, NY (Wyoming County), ZIP 14011. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (183 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Merlyn Evarts Bissell 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 Merlyn Evarts Bissell's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Attica, NY office peers
Within Attica, NY's 8-attorney local set, Merlyn Evarts Bissell is #4 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Attica attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 38th
- Admitted
- 1992
Nearest tenure peers in Attica
- Daniel Michael Killelea admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Jennifer Marie Wilkinson admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Michael Joseph Manusia admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Timothy F. Moran admitted 1976 · 50 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Merlyn compares to fellow South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 138 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Merlyn Evarts Bissell is longer-tenured than 99%.
34 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 138 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 · September 2026
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 183 alumni in the New York register, 76.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2441129
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- M.E.Bissell Law Office
- City
- Attica, NY
- County
- Wyoming
- ZIP Code
- 14011
- Phone
- (585) 591-0824
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merlyn Evarts Bissell'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.
Near-tenure South Texas College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from Attica, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Merlyn Evarts Bissell with the closest admission year to 1992. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merlyn Bissell licensed?
Merlyn Bissell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merlyn Evarts Bissell admitted to the bar?
Merlyn Evarts Bissell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Merlyn Evarts Bissell go to law school?
Merlyn Evarts Bissell attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does Merlyn Evarts Bissell work for?
Merlyn Evarts Bissell is associated with M.E.Bissell Law Office in Attica, NY.
Is Merlyn Evarts Bissell in good standing?
Yes, Merlyn Evarts Bissell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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