New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Joseph Merola
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2841104
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Michael Joseph Merola ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2841104 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Joseph Merola, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Article Student Living, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60607. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Michael Joseph Merola 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 Joseph Merola's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Merola is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 13% higher than 87% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2841104
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Article Student Living
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60607
- Phone
- (917) 886-5293
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Merola'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 Merola licensed?
Michael Merola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Merola admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Merola's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Michael Joseph Merola go to law school?
Michael Joseph Merola attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Michael Joseph Merola work for?
Michael Joseph Merola is associated with Article Student Living in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael Joseph Merola in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Merola holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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