New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Martin Alan Shell

Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4269320
NY reg #

The record in one line

Martin Alan Shell has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers
54.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4269320
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Martin Alan Shell carries New York bar registration 4269320, an established, active practitioner 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 The Shell Law Firm, PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Martin Alan Shell remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Martin Alan Shell was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Martin compares to fellow Rutgers alumni

Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, Martin Alan Shell is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. Rutgers alumni

Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 93% higher than 7% of 638 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Rutgers's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%54.7%
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4269320
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
The Shell Law Firm, PLLC
County
New York
ZIP Code
10004
Phone
(646) 616-3983

Education

RUTGERS

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Martin Alan Shell'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
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

Martin Alan Shell'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 Martin Shell licensed?

Martin Shell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Martin Alan Shell admitted to the bar?

Martin Alan Shell was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Martin Alan Shell go to law school?

Martin Alan Shell attended RUTGERS.

What company does Martin Alan Shell work for?

Martin Alan Shell is associated with The Shell Law Firm, PLLC in New York, NY.

Is Martin Alan Shell in good standing?

Yes, Martin Alan Shell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.