New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra

College Of Law, London alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4257176
NY reg #

The record in one line

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

22 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
College Of Law, London

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
College Of Law, London
58.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4257176
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra is registered as bar number 4257176 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Colombo 7. Educational background: College of Law, London (18 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

College Of Law, London's active-bar rate

Of College Of Law, London's 18 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

College Of Law, London alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%58.3%
College Of Law, London alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
4257176
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

City
Colombo 7
Phone
94 777 715855

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Menaka Balendra licensed?

Menaka Balendra is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra admitted to the bar?

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra go to law school?

Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra attended College of Law, London.

Is Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra in good standing?

Not currently, Menaka Ramani Perera Balendra's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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