New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melvyn B. Ruskin
Pennsylvania University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in Uniondale, 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
- 1487412
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvyn B. Ruskin carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1965 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 61 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #4 of 894
- by tenure in Uniondale office peers
- Law school
- Pennsylvania University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvyn B. Ruskin is registered as bar number 1487412 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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 Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, PC, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11556. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Uniondale, NY office peers
Most of the 894 NY-registered attorneys in Uniondale, NY outrank Melvyn B. Ruskin on tenure; this record sits at the 0th local percentile (rank #4). See the Uniondale attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 894
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1965
Nearest tenure peers in Uniondale
- Robert H. Groman admitted 1965 · 61 yr
- Philip Norman Rotgin admitted 1967 · 59 yr
- John J. Barnosky admitted 1968 · 58 yr
- Joel Cohen admitted 1968 · 58 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.
Pennsylvania University's active-bar rate
Of Pennsylvania University's 4 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 20.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1487412
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, PC
- City
- Uniondale, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11556
- Phone
- (516) 663-6650
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melvyn B. Ruskin's current status, "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.
Same firm affiliation: Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, PC
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (1965), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1965 whose listed office city differs from Uniondale, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Melvyn B. Ruskin: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~895 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1965)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melvyn Ruskin licensed?
Melvyn Ruskin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvyn B. Ruskin admitted to the bar?
Melvyn B. Ruskin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Melvyn B. Ruskin go to law school?
Melvyn B. Ruskin attended PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Melvyn B. Ruskin work for?
Melvyn B. Ruskin is associated with Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, PC in Uniondale, NY.
Is Melvyn B. Ruskin in good standing?
No, Melvyn B. Ruskin carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.