New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Chad Michael Van Ess
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Fairhaven, MA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4047791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chad Michael Van Ess has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chad Michael Van Ess carries New York bar registration 4047791, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Acushnet Company, located in Fairhaven, MA, ZIP 02719. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Chad Michael Van Ess 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
Chad Michael Van Ess was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Chad compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Chad Michael Van Ess is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 fellow alumni
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 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4047791
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Acushnet Company
- City
- Fairhaven, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02719
- Phone
- (508) 979-3525
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chad Michael Van Ess'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 Chad Van Ess licensed?
Chad Van Ess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chad Michael Van Ess admitted to the bar?
Chad Michael Van Ess was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Chad Michael Van Ess go to law school?
Chad Michael Van Ess attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Chad Michael Van Ess work for?
Chad Michael Van Ess is associated with Acushnet Company in Fairhaven, MA.
Is Chad Michael Van Ess in good standing?
Yes, Chad Michael Van Ess holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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