New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Matthew James Bird
Thomas M. Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Niagara Falls, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5355516
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Matthew James Bird has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #101 of 119
- by tenure in Niagara Falls office peers
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5355516 on the New York register belongs to Matthew James Bird, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John Bartolomei & Associates, located in Niagara Falls, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14303. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY (231 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew James Bird is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Matthew James Bird sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Niagara Falls, NY office peers
In Niagara Falls, NY's NY-registered cohort of 119, Matthew James Bird sits at local tenure rank #101 (84th percentile). See the Niagara Falls attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #101
- City cohort
- 119
- Local percentile
- 84th
- Admitted
- 2015
Nearest tenure peers in Niagara Falls
- Camille Sarkees Brown admitted 2014 · 12 yr
- Shea Patrick Kolar admitted 2014 · 12 yr
- Mark Chaplain Murphy admitted 2016 · 10 yr
- Rachael Marie Pinnock admitted 2016 · 10 yr
How local rank is computed
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. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matthew compares to fellow Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Among the 230 Thomas M. Cooley graduates in the New York register, Matthew James Bird is longer-tenured than 1%.
11 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 230 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 99% higher than 1% of 230 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 · August 2026
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 93% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5355516
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- John Bartolomei & Associates
- City
- Niagara Falls, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14303
- Phone
- (716) 282-2774
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew James Bird's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Bird licensed?
Matthew Bird is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew James Bird admitted to the bar?
Matthew James Bird has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Matthew James Bird go to law school?
Matthew James Bird attended THOMAS M. COOLEY.
What company does Matthew James Bird work for?
Matthew James Bird is associated with John Bartolomei & Associates in Niagara Falls, NY.
Is Matthew James Bird in good standing?
Yes, Matthew James Bird holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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