New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Merrill Elizabeth Bent
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Manchester Center, VT. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5003918
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Merrill Elizabeth Bent has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5003918 on the New York register belongs to Merrill Elizabeth Bent, currently in active 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 Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C., located in Manchester Center, VT, ZIP 05255. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Merrill Elizabeth Bent is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Merrill Elizabeth Bent sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Merrill compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Merrill Elizabeth Bent is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 62% higher than 38% of 575 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 · May 2026
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5003918
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C.
- ZIP Code
- 05255
- Phone
- (802) 367-2560
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merrill Elizabeth Bent'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Manchester Center, VT
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Merrill Elizabeth Bent with similar attorneys in Manchester Center.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Merrill Elizabeth Bent'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 Merrill Bent licensed?
Merrill Bent is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merrill Elizabeth Bent admitted to the bar?
Merrill Elizabeth Bent has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Merrill Elizabeth Bent go to law school?
Merrill Elizabeth Bent attended Vermont Law School.
What company does Merrill Elizabeth Bent work for?
Merrill Elizabeth Bent is associated with Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C. in Manchester Center, VT.
Is Merrill Elizabeth Bent in good standing?
Yes, Merrill Elizabeth Bent holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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.