New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Dustin Deweese Nelson
Washington & Lee University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Bath, ME. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1838002
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dustin Deweese Nelson has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington & Lee University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dustin Deweese Nelson has carried New York bar registration 1838002 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Dustin D Nelson, located in Bath, ME, ZIP 04530. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY (96 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Dustin Deweese Nelson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Dustin Deweese Nelson's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How Dustin compares to fellow Washington & Lee University alumni
Among the 84 Washington & Lee University graduates in the New York register, Dustin Deweese Nelson is longer-tenured than 82%.
43 years vs. Washington & Lee University alumni
Years since admission - 84 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 18% higher than 82% of 84 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 · September 2026
Washington & Lee University's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee University's 96 alumni in the New York register, 69.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1838002
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dustin D Nelson
- City
- Bath, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04530
- Phone
- (716) 640-4761
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dustin Deweese 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 Washington & Lee University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from Bath, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Dustin Deweese Nelson with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dustin Nelson licensed?
Dustin Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dustin Deweese Nelson admitted to the bar?
Dustin Deweese Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Dustin Deweese Nelson go to law school?
Dustin Deweese Nelson attended WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Dustin Deweese Nelson work for?
Dustin Deweese Nelson is associated with Dustin D Nelson in Bath, ME.
Is Dustin Deweese Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Dustin Deweese Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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