New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Zain Farouk Merchant

Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Falls Church, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2010
Admitted
16
Years in bar
4841458
NY reg #

The record in one line

Zain Farouk Merchant has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

16 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2010
16 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law
79.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4841458
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Zain Farouk Merchant carries New York bar registration 4841458, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Merchant Law, PLLC, located in Falls Church, VA, ZIP 22041. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (351 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Zain Farouk Merchant remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Zain Farouk Merchant was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

16 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026

How Zain compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Among the 293 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Zain Farouk Merchant is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

16 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school

16 Top 33% higher than 67% of 293 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 351 alumni in the New York register, 79.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%79.5%
Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2010 admission class today

Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2010 class 66.2% 69.2% ▲ +4.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2010 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4841458
Year Admitted
2010 (16 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Merchant Law, PLLC
ZIP Code
22041
Phone
(571) 375-6692

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Zain Farouk Merchant'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Zain Farouk Merchant's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Zain Merchant licensed?

Zain Merchant is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Zain Farouk Merchant admitted to the bar?

Zain Farouk Merchant was admitted to the bar in 2010.

Where did Zain Farouk Merchant go to law school?

Zain Farouk Merchant attended Michigan State University College of Law.

What company does Zain Farouk Merchant work for?

Zain Farouk Merchant is associated with Merchant Law, PLLC in Falls Church, VA.

Is Zain Farouk Merchant in good standing?

Yes, Zain Farouk Merchant holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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