New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matisyahu Gelfand
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Suffern, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3980109
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Matisyahu Gelfand ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #85 of 120
- by tenure in Suffern office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3980109 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matisyahu Gelfand, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gelfand Law Firm LLP, located in Suffern, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10901. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Matisyahu Gelfand 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 Matisyahu Gelfand's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Tenure among Suffern, NY office peers
Against Suffern, NY's 120-attorney NY register cohort, Matisyahu Gelfand lands at the 70th tenure percentile (rank #85). 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. See the Suffern attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #85
- City cohort
- 120
- Local percentile
- 70th
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Suffern
- Esther Engelson admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Rochelle Inger admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Robert Carl Schwartz admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Karen L. Zdanis admitted 2001 · 25 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matisyahu compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Matisyahu Gelfand is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 13% higher than 87% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3980109
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gelfand Law Firm LLP
- City
- Suffern, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10901
- Phone
- (718) 624-2036
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matisyahu Gelfand'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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Matisyahu Gelfand'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 Matisyahu Gelfand licensed?
Matisyahu Gelfand is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matisyahu Gelfand admitted to the bar?
Matisyahu Gelfand's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Matisyahu Gelfand go to law school?
Matisyahu Gelfand attended New York Law School.
What company does Matisyahu Gelfand work for?
Matisyahu Gelfand is associated with Gelfand Law Firm LLP in Suffern, NY.
Is Matisyahu Gelfand in good standing?
Yes, Matisyahu Gelfand 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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