New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Melvyn L. Shaffir
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1963
- Admitted
- 63
- Years in bar
- 1277433
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melvyn L. Shaffir carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1963 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 63 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melvyn L. Shaffir is registered as bar number 1277433 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: HARVARD.
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.
How Melvyn compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Melvyn L. Shaffir is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
63 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
The 1963 admission class today
Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 17.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1963 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1277433
- Year Admitted
- 1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (212) 684-7308
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Melvyn L. Shaffir's current status is "Delinquent".
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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Melvyn L. Shaffir carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melvyn Shaffir licensed?
Melvyn Shaffir is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melvyn L. Shaffir admitted to the bar?
Melvyn L. Shaffir's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.
Where did Melvyn L. Shaffir go to law school?
Melvyn L. Shaffir attended HARVARD.
Is Melvyn L. Shaffir in good standing?
No, Melvyn L. Shaffir carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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