New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Henry David Nelkin

Union Univ Albany School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Syosset, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1060656
NY reg #

The record in one line

Henry David Nelkin has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#27 of 357
by tenure in Syosset office peers
Law school
Union Univ Albany School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Law school
Union Univ Albany School
Registration
1060656
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Henry David Nelkin has carried New York bar registration 1060656 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Chesney, Nicholas & Brower, LLP, located in Syosset, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11791. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNION UNIV ALBANY SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 47 years, Henry David Nelkin 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

Henry David Nelkin's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Syosset, NY office peers

Most of the 357 NY-registered attorneys in Syosset, NY outrank Henry David Nelkin on tenure; this record sits at the 7th local percentile (rank #27). See the Syosset attorney directory .

Local rank
#27
City cohort
357
Local percentile
7th
Admitted
1979

Nearest tenure peers in Syosset

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.

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 67.2% 53.9% ▼ -19.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1060656
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Chesney, Nicholas & Brower, LLP
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11791
Phone
(516) 378-1700

Education

UNION UNIV ALBANY SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Henry David Nelkin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Henry David Nelkin'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 Henry Nelkin licensed?

Henry Nelkin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Henry David Nelkin admitted to the bar?

Henry David Nelkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Henry David Nelkin go to law school?

Henry David Nelkin attended UNION UNIV ALBANY SCHOOL.

What company does Henry David Nelkin work for?

Henry David Nelkin is associated with Chesney, Nicholas & Brower, LLP in Syosset, NY.

Is Henry David Nelkin in good standing?

Yes, Henry David Nelkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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