New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paula Julia Mercado
New England School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New Brunswick, NJ. 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
- 2995918
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Paula Julia Mercado 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 England School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2995918 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paula Julia Mercado, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey, located in New Brunswick, NJ, ZIP 08901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Paula Julia Mercado 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 Paula Julia Mercado'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 Paula compares to fellow New England School Of Law alumni
Among the 382 New England School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Paula Julia Mercado is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. New England School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 33% higher than 67% of 382 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 England School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New England School Of Law's 516 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England School Of Law 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
- 2995918
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
- City
- New Brunswick, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08901
- Phone
- (848) 932-7174
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paula Julia Mercado'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 Paula Mercado licensed?
Paula Mercado is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paula Julia Mercado admitted to the bar?
Paula Julia Mercado's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Paula Julia Mercado go to law school?
Paula Julia Mercado attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Paula Julia Mercado work for?
Paula Julia Mercado is associated with Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ.
Is Paula Julia Mercado in good standing?
Yes, Paula Julia Mercado holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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