New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Matthew Douglas Appleby

Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4289914
NY reg #

The record in one line

Matthew Douglas Appleby has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law
79.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4289914
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Matthew Douglas Appleby carries New York bar registration 4289914, 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 World Financial Group Insurance Agency Of Canada Inc., located in Toronto, Ontario M2n 7e9. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (351 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Matthew Douglas Appleby 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

Matthew Douglas Appleby was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

21 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 Matthew compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Among the 293 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Douglas Appleby is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

21 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school

21 Top 15% higher than 85% of 293 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 351 alumni in the New York register, 79.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%79.5%
Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2005 admission class today

Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2005 class 66.2% 82.9% ▲ +25.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2005 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4289914
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
World Financial Group Insurance Agency Of Canada Inc.
City
Toronto, Ontario M2n 7e9
Phone
(647) 272-2568

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew Douglas Appleby'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.

Before you rely on this record

Matthew Douglas Appleby'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 Matthew Appleby licensed?

Matthew Appleby is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew Douglas Appleby admitted to the bar?

Matthew Douglas Appleby was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Matthew Douglas Appleby go to law school?

Matthew Douglas Appleby attended Michigan State University College of Law.

What company does Matthew Douglas Appleby work for?

Matthew Douglas Appleby is associated with World Financial Group Insurance Agency Of Canada Inc. in Toronto, Ontario M2n 7e9.

Is Matthew Douglas Appleby in good standing?

Yes, Matthew Douglas Appleby holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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