New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Charles Mercier
University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Cobleskill, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1834167
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Charles Mercier carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 12
- by tenure in Cobleskill office peers
- Law school
- University Of Maryland
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Charles Mercier is registered as bar number 1834167 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dept Of Public Safety, located in Cobleskill, NY (Schoharie County), ZIP 12043. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Cobleskill, NY office peers
Within Cobleskill, NY's 12-attorney local set, William Charles Mercier is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Cobleskill attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 12
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Cobleskill
- Michael Allen West admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Lee Christian Hartjen admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Suzanne Hayner Graulich admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Susan Jean Mallery admitted 1994 · 32 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni
Among the 229 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, William Charles Mercier is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni
Years since admission - 229 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 229 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 · September 2026
University Of Maryland's active-bar rate
Of University Of Maryland's 319 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1834167
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dept Of Public Safety
- City
- Cobleskill, NY
- County
- Schoharie
- ZIP Code
- 12043
- Phone
- (518) 234-5317
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Charles Mercier's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure University Of Maryland alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from Cobleskill, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Charles Mercier: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~13 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1983)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Mercier licensed?
William Mercier is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Charles Mercier admitted to the bar?
William Charles Mercier's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did William Charles Mercier go to law school?
William Charles Mercier attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.
What company does William Charles Mercier work for?
William Charles Mercier is associated with Dept Of Public Safety in Cobleskill, NY.
Is William Charles Mercier in good standing?
No, William Charles Mercier carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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