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

Merlyn Evarts Bissell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

34 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
South Texas College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
South Texas College Of Law
75.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2441129
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Merlyn Evarts Bissell is registered as bar number 2441129 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 (181 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Merlyn compares to fellow South Texas College Of Law alumni

Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Merlyn Evarts Bissell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 135 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

South Texas College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75.7%
South Texas College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2441129
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
M.E.Bissell Law Office
County
Wyoming
ZIP Code
14011
Phone
(585) 591-0824

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Merlyn Evarts Bissell's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Merlyn Evarts Bissell is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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?

Not currently, Merlyn Evarts Bissell's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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