New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Jack Bacal
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4413043
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Jack Bacal has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Jack Bacal carries New York bar registration 4413043, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Jack Bacal 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 Jack Bacal was admitted in 2006, giving 20 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.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
How Matthew compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Matthew Jack Bacal is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 73% higher than 27% of 4,859 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4413043
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4790
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Jack Bacal'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Bacal licensed?
Matthew Bacal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Jack Bacal admitted to the bar?
Matthew Jack Bacal was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Matthew Jack Bacal go to law school?
Matthew Jack Bacal attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Matthew Jack Bacal work for?
Matthew Jack Bacal is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Matthew Jack Bacal in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Jack Bacal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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