New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Edward Digby
Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1632306
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Edward Digby has held an active New York bar license for 47 years — admitted in 1979, longer-tenured than 92% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Univ
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Edward Digby is registered as bar number 1632306 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1979, representing roughly 47 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Squire Patton Boggs, located in Tokyo. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Matthew Edward Digby was admitted in 1979, giving 47 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.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Univ alumni
Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Matthew Edward Digby is longer-tenured than 67% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni
Years since admission — 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 33% higher than 67% of 184 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1632306
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Squire Patton Boggs
- City
- Tokyo
- Phone
- 01181357741862
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Matthew Edward Digby's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Before you rely on this record
Matthew Edward Digby is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
- Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
- Check the public discipline record for any suspension, disbarment, or resignation for a disciplinary reason. Check discipline
- Compare other attorneys practising in Tokyo. Attorney lookup
Always confirm an attorney's current standing directly with the NY Office of Court Administration before making legal decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Digby licensed?
Matthew Digby is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Matthew Edward Digby admitted to the bar?
Matthew Edward Digby was admitted to the bar in 1979.
Where did Matthew Edward Digby go to law school?
Matthew Edward Digby attended COLUMBIA UNIV.
What company does Matthew Edward Digby work for?
Matthew Edward Digby is associated with Squire Patton Boggs in Tokyo.
Is Matthew Edward Digby in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Edward Digby has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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