New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Amber Michelle Neal
University Or Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in South Bend, IN. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4624714
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Amber Michelle Neal has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #11 of 19
- by tenure in South Bend office peers
- Law school
- University Or Virginia School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Amber Michelle Neal carries New York bar registration 4624714, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Barnes & Thornburg LLP, located in South Bend, IN, ZIP 46601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OR VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Amber Michelle Neal remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Amber Michelle Neal was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among South Bend, IN office peers
In the small South Bend, IN cohort (19 with admission years), Amber Michelle Neal ranks #11 by tenure. See the South Bend attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11
- City cohort
- 19
- Local percentile
- 53rd
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in South Bend
- Jonathan Scott Lawson admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Christopher C. Ahn admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Victoria Fisher admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Deneal Michaels Kushner admitted 2012 · 14 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.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4624714
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- City
- South Bend, IN
- ZIP Code
- 46601
- Phone
- (574) 237-1255
Education
UNIVERSITY OR VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Amber Michelle Neal's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2008), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Amber Neal licensed?
Amber Neal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Amber Michelle Neal admitted to the bar?
Amber Michelle Neal was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Amber Michelle Neal go to law school?
Amber Michelle Neal attended UNIVERSITY OR VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Amber Michelle Neal work for?
Amber Michelle Neal is associated with Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend, IN.
Is Amber Michelle Neal in good standing?
Yes, Amber Michelle Neal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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