New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Jenny Leigh Mecum

New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5211578
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jenny Leigh Mecum has held an active New York bar license for 12 years — admitted in 2014, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

12 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York Law School
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5211578
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jenny Leigh Mecum is registered as bar number 5211578 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2014, representing roughly 12 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under ROMANETTE LEGAL PLLC, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11225. Educational background: New York Law School — which has 14,968 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Jenny Leigh Mecum was admitted in 2014, giving 12 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

12 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5211578
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
ROMANETTE LEGAL PLLC
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11225
Phone
(607) 731-2162

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jenny Leigh Mecum's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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 Jenny Mecum licensed?

Jenny Mecum is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Jenny Leigh Mecum admitted to the bar?

Jenny Leigh Mecum was admitted to the bar in 2014.

Where did Jenny Leigh Mecum go to law school?

Jenny Leigh Mecum attended New York Law School.

What company does Jenny Leigh Mecum work for?

Jenny Leigh Mecum is associated with ROMANETTE LEGAL PLLC in Brooklyn, NY.

Is Jenny Leigh Mecum in good standing?

Yes, Jenny Leigh Mecum has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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