New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Franklin Merdinger
New York Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2957587
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Michael Franklin Merdinger ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2957587 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Franklin Merdinger, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 27 years on the register. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIV (244 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Michael Franklin Merdinger 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 Michael Franklin Merdinger's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Michael compares to fellow New York Univ alumni
Among the 126 New York Univ graduates in the New York register, Michael Franklin Merdinger is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. New York Univ alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 98% higher than 2% of 126 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
New York Univ's active-bar rate
Of New York Univ's 244 alumni in the New York register, 33% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2957587
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Franklin Merdinger'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Merdinger licensed?
Michael Merdinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Franklin Merdinger admitted to the bar?
Michael Franklin Merdinger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Michael Franklin Merdinger go to law school?
Michael Franklin Merdinger attended NEW YORK UNIV.
Is Michael Franklin Merdinger in good standing?
Yes, Michael Franklin Merdinger 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.