New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Heather Benson Nelson
Villanova Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Baltimore, MD. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5305966
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Heather Benson Nelson has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5305966 on the New York register belongs to Heather Benson Nelson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Maryland Office Of The Attorney General, located in Baltimore, MD, ZIP 21201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA LAW SCHOOL (89 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Heather Benson Nelson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Heather Benson Nelson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Heather compares to fellow Villanova Law School alumni
Among the 76 Villanova Law School graduates in the New York register, Heather Benson Nelson is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Villanova Law School alumni
Years since admission - 76 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 92% higher than 8% of 76 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova Law School's active-bar rate
Of Villanova Law School's 89 alumni in the New York register, 61.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5305966
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Maryland Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- Baltimore, MD
- ZIP Code
- 21201
- Phone
- (443) 862-4692
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Heather Benson Nelson'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 Heather Nelson licensed?
Heather Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Heather Benson Nelson admitted to the bar?
Heather Benson Nelson has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Heather Benson Nelson go to law school?
Heather Benson Nelson attended VILLANOVA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Heather Benson Nelson work for?
Heather Benson Nelson is associated with Maryland Office Of The Attorney General in Baltimore, MD.
Is Heather Benson Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Heather Benson Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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