New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melvin Allan Fingerut
Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Sarasota, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2392421
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvin Allan Fingerut carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1991 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #68 of 139
- by tenure in Sarasota office peers
- Law school
- Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvin Allan Fingerut is registered as bar number 2392421 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Melvin Allan Fingerut, Attorney At Law, located in Sarasota, FL, ZIP 34230. Educational background: CARDOZO (1,521 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Sarasota, FL office peers
Against Sarasota, FL's 139-attorney NY register cohort, Melvin Allan Fingerut lands at the 48th tenure percentile (rank #68). See the Sarasota attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #68
- City cohort
- 139
- Local percentile
- 48th
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Sarasota
- Paul J. Bupivi admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Michael Geoffrey Brown admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Robert J. Hoffman admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Jon E. Lemole admitted 1992 · 34 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Melvin compares to fellow Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,127 Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Melvin Allan Fingerut is longer-tenured than 78%.
35 years vs. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,127 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,127 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 · August 2026
Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Cardozo's 1,521 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2392421
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Melvin Allan Fingerut, Attorney At Law
- City
- Sarasota, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34230
- Phone
- (941) 379-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvin Allan Fingerut's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Cardozo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1991 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Sarasota, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melvin Fingerut licensed?
Melvin Fingerut is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvin Allan Fingerut admitted to the bar?
Melvin Allan Fingerut's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Melvin Allan Fingerut go to law school?
Melvin Allan Fingerut attended CARDOZO.
What company does Melvin Allan Fingerut work for?
Melvin Allan Fingerut is associated with Melvin Allan Fingerut, Attorney At Law in Sarasota, FL.
Is Melvin Allan Fingerut in good standing?
No, Melvin Allan Fingerut carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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