New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Debra Ann Spellman
Albany At Union College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Lake Placid, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2433159
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Debra Ann Spellman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #16 of 36
- by tenure in Lake Placid office peers
- Law school
- Albany At Union College
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2433159 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Debra Ann Spellman, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Block Colucci Spellman & Peller, located in Lake Placid, NY (Essex County), ZIP 12946. Educational background: ALBANY AT UNION COLLEGE.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Debra Ann Spellman still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Debra Ann Spellman's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lake Placid, NY office peers
In the small Lake Placid, NY cohort (36 with admission years), Debra Ann Spellman ranks #16 by tenure. See the Lake Placid attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #16
- City cohort
- 36
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Lake Placid
- Edward Kowalewski Jr admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Ellen Slipp admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Arthur Serge Lussi admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Jill Elizabeth O'Sullivan 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2433159
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Block Colucci Spellman & Peller
- City
- Lake Placid, NY
- County
- Essex
- ZIP Code
- 12946
- Phone
- (518) 523-4671
Education
ALBANY AT UNION COLLEGE
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Ann Spellman's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Lake Placid, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Debra Ann Spellman: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~37 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1991)
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 Debra Spellman licensed?
Debra Spellman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Ann Spellman admitted to the bar?
Debra Ann Spellman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Debra Ann Spellman go to law school?
Debra Ann Spellman attended ALBANY AT UNION COLLEGE.
What company does Debra Ann Spellman work for?
Debra Ann Spellman is associated with Block Colucci Spellman & Peller in Lake Placid, NY.
Is Debra Ann Spellman in good standing?
Yes, Debra Ann Spellman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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