New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Cathleen Danforth
Northeastern University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5392592
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Melissa Cathleen Danforth has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northeastern University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5392592 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Cathleen Danforth, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bain Capital, LP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02116. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northeastern University School of Law (783 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Melissa Cathleen Danforth is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Melissa Cathleen Danforth sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melissa compares to fellow Northeastern University School Of Law alumni
Among the 687 Northeastern University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Cathleen Danforth is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Northeastern University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 687 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 52% higher than 48% of 687 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northeastern University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Northeastern University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 81.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northeastern University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5392592
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bain Capital, LP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02116
- Phone
- (202) 344-5437
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Cathleen Danforth'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 Melissa Danforth licensed?
Melissa Danforth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Cathleen Danforth admitted to the bar?
Melissa Cathleen Danforth has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Melissa Cathleen Danforth go to law school?
Melissa Cathleen Danforth attended Northeastern University School of Law.
What company does Melissa Cathleen Danforth work for?
Melissa Cathleen Danforth is associated with Bain Capital, LP in Boston, MA.
Is Melissa Cathleen Danforth in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Cathleen Danforth 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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