New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Richard Jacob Merritt
Saint Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Dade City, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1758648
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Jacob Merritt carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Saint Johns
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Jacob Merritt is registered as bar number 1758648 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Richard Merritt Esq Counselor At Law, located in Dade City, FL, ZIP 33525. Educational background: SAINT JOHNS (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" 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.
Saint Johns's active-bar rate
Of Saint Johns's 15 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,181 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 52.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1758648
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Richard Merritt Esq Counselor At Law
- City
- Dade City, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33525
- Phone
- (352) 588-5256
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Jacob Merritt's current status, "Delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Saint Johns alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1982 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1982), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1982 whose listed office city differs from Dade City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Richard Jacob Merritt with the closest admission year to 1982. 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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Richard Jacob Merritt carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Merritt licensed?
Richard Merritt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Jacob Merritt admitted to the bar?
Richard Jacob Merritt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Richard Jacob Merritt go to law school?
Richard Jacob Merritt attended SAINT JOHNS.
What company does Richard Jacob Merritt work for?
Richard Jacob Merritt is associated with Richard Merritt Esq Counselor At Law in Dade City, FL.
Is Richard Jacob Merritt in good standing?
No, Richard Jacob Merritt carries a "Delinquent" 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.