New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gerald Peter Nehra
Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Muskegon, MI. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1553726
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gerald Peter Nehra has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Michigan State University College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gerald Peter Nehra has carried New York bar registration 1553726 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Muskegon, MI, ZIP 49445. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (356 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Gerald Peter Nehra 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
Gerald Peter Nehra's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How Gerald compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 298 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Gerald Peter Nehra is longer-tenured than 99%.
54 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 298 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 298 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
Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 356 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1553726
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Muskegon, MI
- ZIP Code
- 49445
- Phone
- (231) 755-3800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerald Peter Nehra'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 Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1972 .
Same admission year (1972), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1972 whose listed office city differs from Muskegon, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Gerald Peter Nehra with the closest admission year to 1972. 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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Gerald Peter Nehra'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 Gerald Nehra licensed?
Gerald Nehra is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerald Peter Nehra admitted to the bar?
Gerald Peter Nehra's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Gerald Peter Nehra go to law school?
Gerald Peter Nehra attended Michigan State University College of Law.
Is Gerald Peter Nehra in good standing?
Yes, Gerald Peter Nehra holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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