New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Gary Michael Wells
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Arlington, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4115598
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gary Michael Wells has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Illinois College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gary Michael Wells carries New York bar registration 4115598, 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 Grsm, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22203. Educational background: University of Illinois College of Law (439 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Gary Michael 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
Gary Michael Wells was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gary compares to fellow University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Among the 381 University Of Illinois College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Gary Michael Wells is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 381 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 12% higher than 88% of 381 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Illinois College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Illinois College Of Law's 439 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Illinois College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4115598
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Grsm
- City
- Arlington, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22203
- Phone
- (703) 303-7898
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gary Michael 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 Gary Wells licensed?
Gary Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gary Michael Wells admitted to the bar?
Gary Michael Wells was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Gary Michael Wells go to law school?
Gary Michael Wells attended University of Illinois College of Law.
What company does Gary Michael Wells work for?
Gary Michael Wells is associated with Grsm in Arlington, VA.
Is Gary Michael Wells in good standing?
Yes, Gary Michael Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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