New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Matthew Nelson
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in East Lansing, MI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4371738
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Matthew Nelson has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #14 of 25
- by tenure in East Lansing office peers
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Matthew Nelson carries New York bar registration 4371738, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Willingham & Cote, P.C., located in East Lansing, MI, ZIP 48879. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Matthew Nelson 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
David Matthew Nelson was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among East Lansing, MI office peers
In the small East Lansing, MI cohort (25 with admission years), David Matthew Nelson ranks #14 by tenure. See the East Lansing attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14
- City cohort
- 25
- Local percentile
- 52nd
- Admitted
- 2006
Nearest tenure peers in East Lansing
- Nicole Angela Casale admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Carrie Elizabeth Huff admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Shannon Price Torres admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Michael David Sant'Ambrogio admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How David compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 3,420 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Matthew Nelson is longer-tenured than 66%.
20 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,420 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 34% higher than 66% of 3,420 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 · August 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,392 alumni in the New York register, 83.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4371738
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willingham & Cote, P.C.
- City
- East Lansing, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48879
- Phone
- (517) 324-1066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Matthew Nelson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from East Lansing, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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David Matthew 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 David Nelson licensed?
David Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Matthew Nelson admitted to the bar?
David Matthew Nelson was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did David Matthew Nelson go to law school?
David Matthew Nelson attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does David Matthew Nelson work for?
David Matthew Nelson is associated with Willingham & Cote, P.C. in East Lansing, MI.
Is David Matthew Nelson in good standing?
Yes, David Matthew Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.