New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald
The George Washington Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Bedford, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5384136
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The George Washington Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5384136 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Bedford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10506. Educational background: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL (23 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The George Washington Law School's active-bar rate
Of The George Washington Law School's 23 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The George Washington Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5384136
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Bedford, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10506
- Phone
- (914) 318-8718
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald'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 Benjamin Macdonald licensed?
Benjamin Macdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald go to law school?
Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald attended THE GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL.
Is Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Wilson Nichols Macdonald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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