New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Carl Beresford Nisbett

Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2321859
NY reg #

The record in one line

Carl Beresford Nisbett carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1990 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

36 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Southern Methodist University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Law school
Southern Methodist University
63.9% active rate
Registration
2321859
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Carl Beresford Nisbett is registered as bar number 2321859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 36 years on the register. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Carl compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni

Among the 133 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Carl Beresford Nisbett is longer-tenured than 97%.

36 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni

Years since admission - 133 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 3% higher than 97% of 133 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 · September 2026

Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate

Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 63.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%63.9%
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 67.2% 56.3% ▼ -16.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2321859
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Carl Beresford Nisbett's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Carl Beresford Nisbett with the closest admission year to 1990. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Carl Beresford Nisbett carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carl Nisbett licensed?

Carl Nisbett is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Carl Beresford Nisbett admitted to the bar?

Carl Beresford Nisbett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Carl Beresford Nisbett go to law school?

Carl Beresford Nisbett attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.

Is Carl Beresford Nisbett in good standing?

No, Carl Beresford Nisbett carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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