New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Merritt David Josiah Lake
Guildford, Surrey alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4351847
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Merritt David Josiah Lake carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2005 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 21 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Guildford, Surrey
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Merritt David Josiah Lake is registered as bar number 4351847 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Josiah-Lake Gardiner Limited, located in London Wc1x 8sl. Educational background: GUILDFORD, SURREY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4351847
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Josiah-Lake Gardiner Limited
- City
- London Wc1x 8sl
- Phone
- +447793650632
Education
GUILDFORD, SURREY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merritt David Josiah Lake's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from London Wc1x 8sl, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Merritt David Josiah Lake with the closest admission year to 2005. 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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Merritt David Josiah Lake carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merritt Lake licensed?
Merritt Lake is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merritt David Josiah Lake admitted to the bar?
Merritt David Josiah Lake was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Merritt David Josiah Lake go to law school?
Merritt David Josiah Lake attended GUILDFORD, SURREY.
What company does Merritt David Josiah Lake work for?
Merritt David Josiah Lake is associated with Josiah-Lake Gardiner Limited in London Wc1x 8sl.
Is Merritt David Josiah Lake in good standing?
No, Merritt David Josiah Lake carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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.