New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvyn Henry Halper
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1437938
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvyn Henry Halper has spent 61 years on the register since admission in 1965, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 61 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvyn Henry Halper has carried New York bar registration 1437938 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 61 years, Melvyn Henry Halper has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Melvyn Henry Halper's 61 years since a 1965 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
61 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Melvyn compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Melvyn Henry Halper is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1437938
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 688-5151
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvyn Henry Halper'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 Melvyn Halper licensed?
Melvyn Halper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvyn Henry Halper admitted to the bar?
Melvyn Henry Halper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Melvyn Henry Halper go to law school?
Melvyn Henry Halper attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Melvyn Henry Halper work for?
Melvyn Henry Halper is associated with Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP in New York, NY.
Is Melvyn Henry Halper in good standing?
Yes, Melvyn Henry Halper 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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