New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Christopher Burell Shella
University Of Texas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2786549
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christopher Burell Shella's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1997 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Texas School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christopher Burell Shella is registered as bar number 2786549 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: University of Texas School of Law (860 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Christopher compares to fellow University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Among the 765 University Of Texas School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Christopher Burell Shella is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 765 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 4% higher than 96% of 765 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Texas School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas School Of Law's 860 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2786549
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Burell Shella's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Christopher Shella licensed?
Christopher Shella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Burell Shella admitted to the bar?
Christopher Burell Shella's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Christopher Burell Shella go to law school?
Christopher Burell Shella attended University of Texas School of Law.
Is Christopher Burell Shella in good standing?
Christopher Burell Shella's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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