New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Walter Merwin

Brooklyn Law School Nyu School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1946. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1946
Admitted
80
Years in bar
1362920
NY reg #

The record in one line

Walter Merwin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1946 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

80 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Brooklyn Law School Nyu School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Year admitted
1946
80 years
Law school
Brooklyn Law School Nyu School Of Law
Registration
1362920
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Walter Merwin is registered as bar number 1362920 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 80 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 1946 admission class today

Of the 508 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1946, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-50%0%50%100% Statewide, all years1946 class 67.2% 0% ▼ -100.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1946 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1362920
Year Admitted
1946 (80 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL NYU SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter Merwin's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Walter Merwin is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walter Merwin licensed?

Walter Merwin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter Merwin admitted to the bar?

Walter Merwin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1946.

Where did Walter Merwin go to law school?

Walter Merwin attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Walter Merwin in good standing?

Not currently, Walter Merwin's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.