New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa S. Gillespie
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Huntington, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4112652
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa S. Gillespie has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #268 of 387
- by tenure in Huntington office peers
- Law school
- Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa S. Gillespie carries New York bar registration 4112652, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Melissa Gillespie, located in Huntington, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11743. Educational background: TOURO COLLEGE - JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Melissa S. Gillespie 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
Melissa S. Gillespie was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Huntington, NY office peers
Relative to the 387 NY-registered attorneys listing Huntington, NY, Melissa S. Gillespie is longer-tenured than 69% (local rank #268). See the Huntington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #268
- City cohort
- 387
- Local percentile
- 69th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Huntington
- Randee Heather Arem admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Amy Cecilia Dowling-Kear admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Catherine Ruggieri Everett admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Nicole Licata-Mccord admitted 2003 · 23 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.
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center's 61 alumni in the New York register, 91.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4112652
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Melissa Gillespie
- City
- Huntington, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11743
- Phone
- (631) 827-7266
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa S. Gillespie'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.
Near-tenure Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Huntington, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Gillespie licensed?
Melissa Gillespie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa S. Gillespie admitted to the bar?
Melissa S. Gillespie was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Melissa S. Gillespie go to law school?
Melissa S. Gillespie attended TOURO COLLEGE - JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER.
What company does Melissa S. Gillespie work for?
Melissa S. Gillespie is associated with Law Offices Of Melissa Gillespie in Huntington, NY.
Is Melissa S. Gillespie in good standing?
Yes, Melissa S. Gillespie holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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