New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Brandon Wayne Nelson

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3948403
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Brandon Wayne Nelson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3948403
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3948403 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brandon Wayne Nelson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Legends Global, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 25 years on the register, Brandon Wayne Nelson still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Brandon Wayne Nelson's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

25 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026

How Brandon compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Brandon Wayne Nelson is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3948403
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Legends Global
County
New York
ZIP Code
10006
Phone
(646) 824-7342

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brandon Wayne 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Brandon Wayne Nelson's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brandon Nelson licensed?

Brandon Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brandon Wayne Nelson admitted to the bar?

Brandon Wayne Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Brandon Wayne Nelson go to law school?

Brandon Wayne Nelson attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Brandon Wayne Nelson work for?

Brandon Wayne Nelson is associated with Legends Global in New York, NY.

Is Brandon Wayne Nelson in good standing?

Yes, Brandon Wayne Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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