New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melinda Phillips Lisanti
Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2605855
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Melinda Phillips Lisanti ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2605855 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melinda Phillips Lisanti, 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 N.Y. State Unified Court System, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Melinda Phillips Lisanti 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 Melinda Phillips Lisanti's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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 Melinda compares to fellow Washington University alumni
Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Melinda Phillips Lisanti is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 22% higher than 78% of 282 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
Washington University's active-bar rate
Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2605855
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- N.Y. State Unified Court System
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (212) 340-0400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melinda Phillips Lisanti'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melinda Lisanti licensed?
Melinda Lisanti is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melinda Phillips Lisanti admitted to the bar?
Melinda Phillips Lisanti's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Melinda Phillips Lisanti go to law school?
Melinda Phillips Lisanti attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melinda Phillips Lisanti work for?
Melinda Phillips Lisanti is associated with N.Y. State Unified Court System in New York, NY.
Is Melinda Phillips Lisanti in good standing?
Yes, Melinda Phillips Lisanti holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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