New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Julius Elkan
Georgetown Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. 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
- 2045235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Julius Elkan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Georgetown Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Julius Elkan is registered as bar number 2045235 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIV (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Matthew compares to fellow Georgetown Univ alumni
Among the 209 Georgetown Univ graduates in the New York register, Matthew Julius Elkan is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Georgetown Univ alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 38% higher than 62% of 209 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown Univ's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Univ's 235 alumni in the New York register, 50.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2045235
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Julius Elkan's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 Elkan licensed?
Matthew Elkan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Julius Elkan admitted to the bar?
Matthew Julius Elkan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Matthew Julius Elkan go to law school?
Matthew Julius Elkan attended GEORGETOWN UNIV.
Is Matthew Julius Elkan in good standing?
Not currently, Matthew Julius Elkan's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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