New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez
Inter American University Of Pr, School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in San Juan, PR. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5547401
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 13% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #112 of 134
- by tenure in San Juan office peers
- Law school
- Inter American University Of Pr, School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5547401 on the New York register belongs to Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez, currently in active 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 Genera Pr LLC, located in San Juan, PR, ZIP 00918. Educational background: INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR, SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 87% higher than 13% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among San Juan, PR office peers
In San Juan, PR's NY-registered cohort of 134, Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez sits at local tenure rank #112 (83rd percentile). See the San Juan attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #112
- City cohort
- 134
- Local percentile
- 83rd
- Admitted
- 2017
Nearest tenure peers in San Juan
- Pedro Antonio Barcelo Lugo admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Samuel Peter Carrion admitted 2018 · 8 yr
- Gustavo A. Chico-Barris admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Enrique Rene Colon-Baco admitted 2018 · 8 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 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 93.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5547401
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Genera Pr LLC
- City
- San Juan, PR
- ZIP Code
- 00918
- Phone
- (787) 349-3171
Education
INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR, SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fernando Ortiz Melendez licensed?
Fernando Ortiz Melendez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez admitted to the bar?
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez go to law school?
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez attended INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR, SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez work for?
Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez is associated with Genera Pr LLC in San Juan, PR.
Is Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez in good standing?
Yes, Fernando Igor Ortiz Melendez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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