New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michelle Lynn Merola
Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Saratoga Springs, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4382024
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michelle Lynn Merola has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michelle Lynn Merola carries New York bar registration 4382024, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hodgson Russ, LLP, located in Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga County), ZIP 12866. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michelle Lynn Merola remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michelle Lynn Merola was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Michelle compares to fellow Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 121 Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michelle Lynn Merola is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 121 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 50% higher than 50% of 121 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
Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington College Of Law's 151 alumni in the New York register, 57.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4382024
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ, LLP
- City
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- County
- Saratoga
- ZIP Code
- 12866
- Phone
- (518) 736-2917
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle Lynn 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 Michelle Merola licensed?
Michelle Merola is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle Lynn Merola admitted to the bar?
Michelle Lynn Merola was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Michelle Lynn Merola go to law school?
Michelle Lynn Merola attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Michelle Lynn Merola work for?
Michelle Lynn Merola is associated with Hodgson Russ, LLP in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Is Michelle Lynn Merola in good standing?
Yes, Michelle Lynn Merola holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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