New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Melanie Jane Beardsley
Suny University At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in East Aurora, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4874814
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melanie Jane Beardsley has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #51 of 64
- by tenure in East Aurora office peers
- Law school
- Suny University At Buffalo Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melanie Jane Beardsley carries New York bar registration 4874814, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Webster Szanyi LLP, located in East Aurora, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14052. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melanie Jane Beardsley remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melanie Jane Beardsley was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among East Aurora, NY office peers
In East Aurora, NY's NY-registered cohort of 64, Melanie Jane Beardsley sits at local tenure rank #51 (78th percentile). See the East Aurora attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #51
- City cohort
- 64
- Local percentile
- 78th
- Admitted
- 2011
Nearest tenure peers in East Aurora
- Elizabeth Ann Holmes admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Cindy Navarro Wadsworth admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Jordan Lee Walbesser admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Gerald E. Paradise Iii admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Suny University At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny University At Buffalo Law School's 4 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 88.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4874814
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Webster Szanyi LLP
- City
- East Aurora, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14052
- Phone
- (716) 842-2800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Jane Beardsley's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Webster Szanyi LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2011), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2011 whose listed office city differs from East Aurora, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melanie Jane Beardsley: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~65 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2011)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melanie Beardsley licensed?
Melanie Beardsley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Jane Beardsley admitted to the bar?
Melanie Jane Beardsley was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Melanie Jane Beardsley go to law school?
Melanie Jane Beardsley attended SUNY UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melanie Jane Beardsley work for?
Melanie Jane Beardsley is associated with Webster Szanyi LLP in East Aurora, NY.
Is Melanie Jane Beardsley in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Jane Beardsley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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