New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Timothy George Mercer
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Columbia, SC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5891114
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Timothy George Mercer has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of South Carolina School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5891114 on the New York register belongs to Timothy George Mercer, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Columbia, SC, ZIP 29201. Educational background: University of South Carolina School of Law (94 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Timothy George Mercer is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Timothy George Mercer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Timothy compares to fellow University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Among the 90 University Of South Carolina School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Timothy George Mercer is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 73% higher than 27% of 90 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of South Carolina School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of South Carolina School Of Law's 94 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5891114
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Columbia, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29201
- Phone
- (803) 779-7599
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Timothy George Mercer'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 Timothy Mercer licensed?
Timothy Mercer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Timothy George Mercer admitted to the bar?
Timothy George Mercer has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Timothy George Mercer go to law school?
Timothy George Mercer attended University of South Carolina School of Law.
Is Timothy George Mercer in good standing?
Yes, Timothy George Mercer 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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