New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Melissa Peretz

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5398268
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Melissa Peretz has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5398268
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5398268 on the New York register belongs to Melissa Peretz, currently in active 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 American Express, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Melissa Peretz 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

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Melissa Peretz sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Melissa compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Melissa Peretz is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 97% higher than 3% of 4,467 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 · May 2026

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5398268
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
American Express
County
New York
ZIP Code
10281
Phone
(914) 261-5467

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melissa Peretz'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Melissa Peretz's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Peretz licensed?

Melissa Peretz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melissa Peretz admitted to the bar?

Melissa Peretz has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Melissa Peretz go to law school?

Melissa Peretz attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Melissa Peretz work for?

Melissa Peretz is associated with American Express in New York, NY.

Is Melissa Peretz in good standing?

Yes, Melissa Peretz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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