New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Jonathan Paul Nelson
Syracuse Univ, Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 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
- 1444934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jonathan Paul Nelson 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"
- #17 of 146
- by tenure in Palm Beach Gardens office peers
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ, Nyu
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jonathan Paul Nelson has carried New York bar registration 1444934 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jonathan P Nelson Esq, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, ZIP 33418. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV, NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Jonathan Paul Nelson 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
Jonathan Paul Nelson'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 · August 2026
Tenure among Palm Beach Gardens, FL office peers
Jonathan Paul Nelson is toward the newer end of Palm Beach Gardens, FL's NY register cohort: #17 of 146 by years since admission. See the Palm Beach Gardens attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #17
- City cohort
- 146
- Local percentile
- 11th
- Admitted
- 1972
Nearest tenure peers in Palm Beach Gardens
- Bruce K. Isenberg admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- Jonathan A. Bernstein admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Michael R. Edelman admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Lewis Mark Finkel admitted 1971 · 55 yr
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 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
- 1444934
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jonathan P Nelson Esq
- ZIP Code
- 33418
- Phone
- (203) 223-5500
Education
SYRACUSE UNIV, NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan Paul Nelson'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.
Same admission year (1972), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1972 whose listed office city differs from Palm Beach Gardens, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Jonathan Paul Nelson'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 Jonathan Nelson licensed?
Jonathan Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan Paul Nelson admitted to the bar?
Jonathan Paul Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Jonathan Paul Nelson go to law school?
Jonathan Paul Nelson attended SYRACUSE UNIV, NYU.
What company does Jonathan Paul Nelson work for?
Jonathan Paul Nelson is associated with Jonathan P Nelson Esq in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Is Jonathan Paul Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan Paul Nelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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