New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew J. Collins
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Manchester, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2143352
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew J. Collins carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #3 of 6
- by tenure in Manchester office peers
- Law school
- American University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew J. Collins is registered as bar number 2143352 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Manchester, CT, ZIP 06040. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (868 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Manchester, CT office peers
Within Manchester, CT's 6-attorney local set, Matthew J. Collins is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Manchester attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 6
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Manchester
- Anthony Gallinari admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- James Francis Rogers Iv admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Julia Morris Paul admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Stanley Mark Falkenstein admitted 1971 · 55 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 American University alumni
Among the 638 American University graduates in the New York register, Matthew J. Collins is longer-tenured than 99%.
40 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 638 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 868 alumni in the New York register, 68.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2143352
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Manchester, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06040
- Phone
- (860) 646-2424
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew J. Collins's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure American University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1986 .
Same admission year (1986), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1986 whose listed office city differs from Manchester, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Matthew J. Collins with the closest admission year to 1986. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Matthew J. Collins carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Collins licensed?
Matthew Collins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew J. Collins admitted to the bar?
Matthew J. Collins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Matthew J. Collins go to law school?
Matthew J. Collins attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Matthew J. Collins in good standing?
No, Matthew J. Collins carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.