New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Galen Wright Wells
William Mitchell College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Norwalk, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2150225
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Galen Wright Wells carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #37 of 217
- by tenure in Norwalk office peers
- Law school
- William Mitchell College
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Galen Wright Wells is registered as bar number 2150225 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Galen W Wells Esq, located in Norwalk, CT, ZIP 06850. Educational background: WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE (35 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Norwalk, CT office peers
Most of the 217 NY-registered attorneys in Norwalk, CT outrank Galen Wright Wells on tenure; this record sits at the 17th local percentile (rank #37). See the Norwalk attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #37
- City cohort
- 217
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Norwalk
- Stephen Robert Balazs admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- William Francis Fitzgerald admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Donna Marie Lattarulo admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Paul F. Slater admitted 1987 · 39 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.
William Mitchell College's active-bar rate
Of William Mitchell College's 35 alumni in the New York register, 34.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2150225
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Galen W Wells Esq
- City
- Norwalk, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06850
- Phone
- (203) 866-9045
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Galen Wright Wells's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 William Mitchell College alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Norwalk, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Galen Wright Wells: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~218 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1987)
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 Galen Wells licensed?
Galen Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Galen Wright Wells admitted to the bar?
Galen Wright Wells's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Galen Wright Wells go to law school?
Galen Wright Wells attended WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE.
What company does Galen Wright Wells work for?
Galen Wright Wells is associated with Galen W Wells Esq in Norwalk, CT.
Is Galen Wright Wells in good standing?
No, Galen Wright Wells carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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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.