New York attorney record
Jacob Duane Merrill
Jacob Duane Merrill is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5212998, admitted in 2014. The current public license status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
12 yrs admitted — more experience than ~29% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Jacob Duane Merrill |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 5212998 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday” |
| Admission year | 2014 |
| Law school | George Mason University School of Law |
| Business location | Buffalo, NY |
| Firm | Harter Secrest & Emery LLP |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacob Duane Merrill a licensed attorney in New York?
Jacob Duane Merrill is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5212998. The current public license status of record is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Jacob Duane Merrill been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Jacob Duane Merrill's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Jacob Duane Merrill's bar number?
Jacob Duane Merrill's New York bar/registration number is 5212998, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Jacob Duane Merrill admitted to practice law?
Jacob Duane Merrill was admitted in 2014 — about 12 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: George Mason University School of Law.
Where is Jacob Duane Merrill's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Buffalo, NY and the firm Harter Secrest & Emery LLP for Jacob Duane Merrill. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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