New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Melvyn Nat Spain

Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1957. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1957
Admitted
69
Years in bar
1188838
NY reg #

The record in one line

Melvyn Nat Spain carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1957 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

69 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Columbia Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1957
69 years
Law school
Columbia Law School
78.3% active rate
Registration
1188838
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Melvyn Nat Spain is registered as bar number 1188838 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

Even after 69 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Columbia Law School (11,650 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.

How Melvyn compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni

Among the 12,124 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Melvyn Nat Spain is longer-tenured than 99%.

69 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni

Years since admission - 12,124 NY-registered alumni of this school

69 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,124 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Columbia Law School's active-bar rate

Of Columbia Law School's 11,650 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%78.3%
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1957 admission class today

Of the 1,265 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1957, 2.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1957 class 67.2% 2.4% ▼ -96.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1957 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1188838
Year Admitted
1957 (69 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Melvyn Nat Spain'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Melvyn Nat Spain with the closest admission year to 1957. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Melvyn Nat Spain 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 Spain licensed?

Melvyn Spain is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Melvyn Nat Spain admitted to the bar?

Melvyn Nat Spain's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1957.

Where did Melvyn Nat Spain go to law school?

Melvyn Nat Spain attended Columbia Law School.

Is Melvyn Nat Spain in good standing?

No, Melvyn Nat Spain carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.