New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite
Touro Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2886364
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite 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
- Touro Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2886364 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite, 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 Gallo Vitucci Klar, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO LAW SCHOOL (540 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite 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 Bari Zoldan-Leite'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
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 Touro Law School alumni
Among the 463 Touro Law School graduates in the New York register, Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Touro Law School alumni
Years since admission - 463 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 49% higher than 51% of 463 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
Touro Law School's active-bar rate
Of Touro Law School's 540 alumni in the New York register, 70% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Law School 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
- 2886364
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gallo Vitucci Klar, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 683-7100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite'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 Zoldan-Leite licensed?
Melissa Zoldan-Leite is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite admitted to the bar?
Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite go to law school?
Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite attended TOURO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite work for?
Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite is associated with Gallo Vitucci Klar, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite in good standing?
Yes, Melissa Bari Zoldan-Leite holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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