New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Garrett Denison Melby
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 2492411
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Garrett Denison Melby carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1992 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Garrett Denison Melby is registered as bar number 2492411 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Garrett compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Garrett Denison Melby is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 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 · May 2026
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2492411
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 371-7054
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Garrett Denison Melby's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-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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Garrett Denison Melby carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garrett Melby licensed?
Garrett Melby is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Garrett Denison Melby admitted to the bar?
Garrett Denison Melby's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Garrett Denison Melby go to law school?
Garrett Denison Melby attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Garrett Denison Melby work for?
Garrett Denison Melby is associated with Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Garrett Denison Melby in good standing?
No, Garrett Denison Melby carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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