New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Alan Mitchel Nelson
New England Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 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.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1678283
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alan Mitchel Nelson has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Sch Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alan Mitchel Nelson has carried New York bar registration 1678283 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 Second Circut Court Of Appeals, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCH OF LAW (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Alan Mitchel Nelson 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
Alan Mitchel Nelson's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England Sch Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Sch Of Law's 27 alumni in the New York register, 48.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New England Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1678283
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Second Circut Court Of Appeals
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (646) 300-5060
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alan Mitchel Nelson'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 Alan Nelson licensed?
Alan Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alan Mitchel Nelson admitted to the bar?
Alan Mitchel Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Alan Mitchel Nelson go to law school?
Alan Mitchel Nelson attended NEW ENGLAND SCH OF LAW.
What company does Alan Mitchel Nelson work for?
Alan Mitchel Nelson is associated with Second Circut Court Of Appeals in New York, NY.
Is Alan Mitchel Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Alan Mitchel Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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