New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jay Philip Nelkin
Nyu School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2728442
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Jay Philip Nelkin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2728442 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jay Philip Nelkin, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Nelkin & Nelkin, P.C., located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77071. Educational background: NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Jay Philip Nelkin still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Jay Philip Nelkin's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Jay compares to fellow Nyu School Of Law alumni
Among the 760 Nyu School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jay Philip Nelkin is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Nyu School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 760 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 6% higher than 94% of 760 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 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2728442
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelkin & Nelkin, P.C.
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77071
- Phone
- (713) 526-4500
Education
NYU SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay Philip Nelkin'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 Jay Nelkin licensed?
Jay Nelkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay Philip Nelkin admitted to the bar?
Jay Philip Nelkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Jay Philip Nelkin go to law school?
Jay Philip Nelkin attended NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Jay Philip Nelkin work for?
Jay Philip Nelkin is associated with Nelkin & Nelkin, P.C. in Houston, TX.
Is Jay Philip Nelkin in good standing?
Yes, Jay Philip Nelkin 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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