New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Melinda Tell Lazare

University Of Pittsburgh alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2061448
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melinda Tell Lazare appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Pittsburgh

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
University Of Pittsburgh
71.7% active rate
Registration
2061448
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melinda Tell Lazare is registered as bar number 2061448 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (286 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Melinda compares to fellow University Of Pittsburgh alumni

Among the 231 University Of Pittsburgh graduates in the New York register, Melinda Tell Lazare is longer-tenured than 99%.

40 years vs. University Of Pittsburgh alumni

Years since admission - 231 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 231 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Pittsburgh's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pittsburgh's 286 alumni in the New York register, 71.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pittsburgh alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%71.7%
University Of Pittsburgh alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2061448
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melinda Tell Lazare's current status, "Resigned", 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 Profile 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.

Before you rely on this record

Melinda Tell Lazare is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melinda Lazare licensed?

Melinda Lazare is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melinda Tell Lazare admitted to the bar?

Melinda Tell Lazare's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Melinda Tell Lazare go to law school?

Melinda Tell Lazare attended UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH.

Is Melinda Tell Lazare in good standing?

Not currently, Melinda Tell Lazare's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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