New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melanie Joy Brill
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Tallahassee, FL. 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
- 2567592
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Melanie Joy Brill ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2567592 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melanie Joy Brill, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC, located in Tallahassee, FL, ZIP 32301. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Melanie Joy Brill still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Melanie Joy Brill's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melanie compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melanie Joy Brill is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,529 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2567592
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC
- City
- Tallahassee, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32301
- Phone
- (850) 825-4334
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melanie Joy Brill'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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Melanie Joy Brill's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melanie Brill licensed?
Melanie Brill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melanie Joy Brill admitted to the bar?
Melanie Joy Brill's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Melanie Joy Brill go to law school?
Melanie Joy Brill attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Melanie Joy Brill work for?
Melanie Joy Brill is associated with Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC in Tallahassee, FL.
Is Melanie Joy Brill in good standing?
Yes, Melanie Joy Brill 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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