New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sol Mermelstein
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1737758
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sol Mermelstein has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sol Mermelstein has carried New York bar registration 1737758 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sol Mermelstein Esq, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11230. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Sol Mermelstein has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sol Mermelstein's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Sol compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Sol Mermelstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,529 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1737758
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sol Mermelstein Esq
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11230
- Phone
- (718) 436-8098
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sol Mermelstein'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 Sol Mermelstein licensed?
Sol Mermelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sol Mermelstein admitted to the bar?
Sol Mermelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Sol Mermelstein go to law school?
Sol Mermelstein attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Sol Mermelstein work for?
Sol Mermelstein is associated with Sol Mermelstein Esq in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Sol Mermelstein in good standing?
Yes, Sol Mermelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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