New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Ross Chait
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in West Palm Beach, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4214037
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Ross Chait has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Ross Chait carries New York bar registration 4214037, 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 Shutts & Bowen LLP, located in West Palm Beach, FL, ZIP 33401. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Ross Chait 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 Ross Chait was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 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 Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Matthew Ross Chait is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 79% higher than 21% of 984 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4214037
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shutts & Bowen LLP
- City
- West Palm Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33401
- Phone
- (561) 650-8550
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Ross Chait'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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Matthew Ross Chait'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 Chait licensed?
Matthew Chait is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Ross Chait admitted to the bar?
Matthew Ross Chait was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Matthew Ross Chait go to law school?
Matthew Ross Chait attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does Matthew Ross Chait work for?
Matthew Ross Chait is associated with Shutts & Bowen LLP in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is Matthew Ross Chait in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Ross Chait holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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