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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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
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 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").
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