New York attorney record
William George Merkel
William George Merkel is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2879625, admitted in 1998. The current public license status is "Currently registered" 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
28 yrs admitted — more experience than ~66% 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 | William George Merkel |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 2879625 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 1998 |
| Law school | COLUMBIA |
| Business location | Charleston, SC |
| Firm | Charleston School of Law |
| 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 William George Merkel a licensed attorney in New York?
William George Merkel is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 2879625. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has William George Merkel been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in William George Merkel's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is William George Merkel's bar number?
William George Merkel's New York bar/registration number is 2879625, 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 William George Merkel admitted to practice law?
William George Merkel was admitted in 1998 — about 28 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: COLUMBIA.
Where is William George Merkel's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of Charleston, SC and the firm Charleston School of Law for William George Merkel. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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