New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Blair Kimmel
George Washington U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2871465
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Melissa Blair Kimmel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington U
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2871465 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Blair Kimmel, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma), located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON U (25 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Melissa Blair Kimmel 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 Melissa Blair Kimmel's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington U's active-bar rate
Of George Washington U's 25 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington U alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2871465
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma)
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (202) 835-3559
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Blair Kimmel'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 Kimmel licensed?
Melissa Kimmel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Blair Kimmel admitted to the bar?
Melissa Blair Kimmel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Melissa Blair Kimmel go to law school?
Melissa Blair Kimmel attended GEORGE WASHINGTON U.
What company does Melissa Blair Kimmel work for?
Melissa Blair Kimmel is associated with Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America (Phrma) in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Blair Kimmel in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Blair Kimmel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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