New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Lisa Renee Nicosia

Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2688794
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lisa Renee Nicosia has held an active New York bar license for 31 years — admitted in 1995, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Nyu
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nyu
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2688794
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lisa Renee Nicosia is registered as bar number 2688794 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1995, representing roughly 31 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Matthews International Capital Management, LLC, located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07311. Educational background: NYU, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Lisa Renee Nicosia was admitted in 1995, giving 31 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Lisa compares to fellow Nyu alumni

Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Lisa Renee Nicosia is longer-tenured than 64% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. Nyu alumni

Years since admission — 928 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 36% higher than 64% of 928 fellow alumni

5–10: 24 fellow alumni (3%). Below this entry. 10–15: 80 fellow alumni (9%). Below this entry. 15–20: 123 fellow alumni (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 178 fellow alumni (19%). Below this entry. 25–30: 192 fellow alumni (21%). Below this entry. 30–35: 269 fellow alumni (29%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 62 fellow alumni (7%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2688794
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Matthews International Capital Management, LLC
City
Jersey City, NJ
ZIP Code
07311
Phone
(415) 954-4575

Education

NYU

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Lisa Renee Nicosia's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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

Lisa Renee Nicosia is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lisa Nicosia licensed?

Lisa Nicosia is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Lisa Renee Nicosia admitted to the bar?

Lisa Renee Nicosia was admitted to the bar in 1995.

Where did Lisa Renee Nicosia go to law school?

Lisa Renee Nicosia attended NYU.

What company does Lisa Renee Nicosia work for?

Lisa Renee Nicosia is associated with Matthews International Capital Management, LLC in Jersey City, NJ.

Is Lisa Renee Nicosia in good standing?

Yes, Lisa Renee Nicosia has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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