New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Thomas Bennett
Western New England University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Goshen, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1856244
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Thomas Bennett has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Thomas Bennett has carried New York bar registration 1856244 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Matthew T. Bennett, Esq., located in Goshen, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10924. Educational background: Western New England University School of Law (532 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Matthew Thomas Bennett has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Matthew Thomas Bennett's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 338 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Thomas Bennett is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 338 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 338 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 532 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1856244
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matthew T. Bennett, Esq.
- City
- Goshen, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10924
- Phone
- (845) 294-5401
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Thomas Bennett'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 Bennett licensed?
Matthew Bennett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Thomas Bennett admitted to the bar?
Matthew Thomas Bennett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Matthew Thomas Bennett go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Bennett attended Western New England University School of Law.
What company does Matthew Thomas Bennett work for?
Matthew Thomas Bennett is associated with Matthew T. Bennett, Esq. in Goshen, NY.
Is Matthew Thomas Bennett in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Thomas Bennett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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