New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Melanie Beth Abbott

Bridgeport School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2539252
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melanie Beth Abbott's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1993 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

33 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Bridgeport School Of Law

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Law school
Bridgeport School Of Law
50% active rate
Registration
2539252
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melanie Beth Abbott is registered as bar number 2539252 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 33 years on the register. Educational background: BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL OF LAW (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

Bridgeport School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Bridgeport School Of Law's 6 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%50%
Bridgeport School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 67.2% 77.6% ▲ +15.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
2539252
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melanie Beth Abbott's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Melanie Beth Abbott with the closest admission year to 1993. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Melanie Beth Abbott's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melanie Abbott licensed?

Melanie Abbott is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melanie Beth Abbott admitted to the bar?

Melanie Beth Abbott's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Melanie Beth Abbott go to law school?

Melanie Beth Abbott attended BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Melanie Beth Abbott in good standing?

Melanie Beth Abbott's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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