New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala
Georgetown Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4372702
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2006 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 20 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Georgetown Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala is registered as bar number 4372702 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER (209 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Melissa compares to fellow Georgetown Law Center alumni
Among the 154 Georgetown Law Center graduates in the New York register, Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Georgetown Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 154 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 154 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
Georgetown Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Law Center's 209 alumni in the New York register, 50.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4372702
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 240-2919
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Zappala licensed?
Melissa Zappala is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala admitted to the bar?
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala go to law school?
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala attended GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER.
What company does Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala work for?
Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala is associated with Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala in good standing?
Not currently, Melissa Brooke Felder Zappala's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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