New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Meltem Platan
Galatasaray University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5145552
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Meltem Platan has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Galatasaray University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5145552 on the New York register belongs to Meltem Platan, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Philip Morris International, located in Lausanne 1007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Meltem Platan 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
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Meltem Platan sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Galatasaray University's active-bar rate
Of Galatasaray University's 5 alumni in the New York register, 83.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Galatasaray University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5145552
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip Morris International
- City
- Lausanne 1007
- Phone
- +41793308350
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Meltem Platan'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.
Other Attorneys at Philip Morris International
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meltem Platan licensed?
Meltem Platan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Meltem Platan admitted to the bar?
Meltem Platan has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Meltem Platan go to law school?
Meltem Platan attended GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY.
What company does Meltem Platan work for?
Meltem Platan is associated with Philip Morris International in Lausanne 1007.
Is Meltem Platan in good standing?
Yes, Meltem Platan 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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