New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melan Patel
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5416698
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Melan Patel has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5416698 on the New York register belongs to Melan Patel, 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 Milbank LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melan Patel 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Melan Patel sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melan compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Melan Patel is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,993 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5416698
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Milbank LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 893-2378
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melan Patel's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melan Patel licensed?
Melan Patel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melan Patel admitted to the bar?
Melan Patel has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Melan Patel go to law school?
Melan Patel attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Melan Patel work for?
Melan Patel is associated with Milbank LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Melan Patel in good standing?
Yes, Melan Patel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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