New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New Hyde Park, NY. 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
- 1859065
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen 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
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen has carried New York bar registration 1859065 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
Practice address is listed under Pegalis Law Group, LLC, located in New Hyde Park, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11042. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen 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
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gerhardt compares to fellow Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,307 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 · May 2026
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1859065
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pegalis Law Group, LLC
- City
- New Hyde Park, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11042
- Phone
- (516) 684-2900
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen'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 Gerhardt Nielsen licensed?
Gerhardt Nielsen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen admitted to the bar?
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen go to law school?
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen attended HOFSTRA.
What company does Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen work for?
Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen is associated with Pegalis Law Group, LLC in New Hyde Park, NY.
Is Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen in good standing?
Yes, Gerhardt Meyer Nielsen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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