New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Silvana Maria Merlino
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Uniondale, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2718278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Silvana Maria Merlino appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Silvana Maria Merlino is registered as bar number 2718278 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rivkin Radler LLP, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11556. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Silvana compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Silvana Maria Merlino is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2718278
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rivkin Radler LLP
- City
- Uniondale, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11556
- Phone
- (516) 357-3000
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Silvana Maria Merlino's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Silvana Merlino licensed?
Silvana Merlino is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Silvana Maria Merlino admitted to the bar?
Silvana Maria Merlino's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Silvana Maria Merlino go to law school?
Silvana Maria Merlino attended FORDHAM.
What company does Silvana Maria Merlino work for?
Silvana Maria Merlino is associated with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, NY.
Is Silvana Maria Merlino in good standing?
Not currently, Silvana Maria Merlino's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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