New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Edward M. Lemelle
Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2466597
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Edward M. Lemelle ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #16341 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Univ. School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2466597 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Edward M. Lemelle, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under N.Y.C. Human Resources Administration, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (138 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Edward M. Lemelle 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 Edward M. Lemelle's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Edward M. Lemelle is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #16,341 of 93,608 (17th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #16,341
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1992
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Tracy Jill Abatemarco admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Michele L. Abeles admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Zev Warren Abraham admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Robert Alan Abrams admitted 1992 · 34 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.
How Edward compares to fellow Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni
Among the 138 Fordham Univ. School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Edward M. Lemelle is longer-tenured than 94%.
34 years vs. Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 6% higher than 94% of 138 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 · August 2026
Fordham Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham Univ. School Of Law's 138 alumni in the New York register, 79% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2466597
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- N.Y.C. Human Resources Administration
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (929) 221-6461
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward M. Lemelle'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.
Near-tenure Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from New York, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edward Lemelle licensed?
Edward Lemelle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward M. Lemelle admitted to the bar?
Edward M. Lemelle's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Edward M. Lemelle go to law school?
Edward M. Lemelle attended FORDHAM UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Edward M. Lemelle work for?
Edward M. Lemelle is associated with N.Y.C. Human Resources Administration in New York, NY.
Is Edward M. Lemelle in good standing?
Yes, Edward M. Lemelle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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