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 May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Bridgeport School Of Law
16.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2539252
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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, 16.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Bridgeport School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%16.7%
Bridgeport School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
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 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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.

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.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.