New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Della Wager Wells
Emory University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4750402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Della Wager Wells has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Della Wager Wells carries New York bar registration 4750402, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Alston & Bird LLP, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30309. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (8 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Della Wager Wells 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
Della Wager Wells was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Emory University Law School's 8 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4750402
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alston & Bird LLP
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30309
- Phone
- (404) 881-7891
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Della Wager Wells'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 Della Wells licensed?
Della Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Della Wager Wells admitted to the bar?
Della Wager Wells was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Della Wager Wells go to law school?
Della Wager Wells attended EMORY UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Della Wager Wells work for?
Della Wager Wells is associated with Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA.
Is Della Wager Wells in good standing?
Yes, Della Wager Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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