New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Curtis Blake Vella
The University Of New South Wales alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5820691
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Curtis Blake Vella has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The University Of New South Wales
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5820691 on the New York register belongs to Curtis Blake Vella, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: The University of New South Wales (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Curtis Blake Vella 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Curtis Blake Vella sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The University Of New South Wales's active-bar rate
Of The University Of New South Wales's 9 alumni in the New York register, 88.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The University Of New South Wales alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5820691
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 955-8521
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Curtis Blake Vella'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 Curtis Vella licensed?
Curtis Vella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Curtis Blake Vella admitted to the bar?
Curtis Blake Vella has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Curtis Blake Vella go to law school?
Curtis Blake Vella attended The University of New South Wales.
What company does Curtis Blake Vella work for?
Curtis Blake Vella is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Curtis Blake Vella in good standing?
Yes, Curtis Blake Vella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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