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
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.
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
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.
Same admission year (1946), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1946 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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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.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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