New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Jonathan Fortnow
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Studio City, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2539203
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Matthew Jonathan Fortnow ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #10 of 21
- by tenure in Studio City office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2539203 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Jonathan Fortnow, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. 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 Studio City, CA, ZIP 91604. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO (1,628 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Matthew Jonathan Fortnow still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Matthew Jonathan Fortnow's 33 years since admission in 1993.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Studio City, CA office peers
In the small Studio City, CA cohort (21 with admission years), Matthew Jonathan Fortnow ranks #10 by tenure. See the Studio City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #10
- City cohort
- 21
- Local percentile
- 43rd
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Studio City
- Joseph Edmond Jerome admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Barry Kenneth Ephraim admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Patrick A. Fraioli Jr admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Diane Beth Gross admitted 1996 · 30 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 Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Matthew Jonathan Fortnow is longer-tenured than 22%.
33 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,529 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 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2539203
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Studio City, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91604
- Phone
- (323) 592-9650
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Jonathan Fortnow'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 Fortnow licensed?
Matthew Fortnow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Jonathan Fortnow admitted to the bar?
Matthew Jonathan Fortnow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Matthew Jonathan Fortnow go to law school?
Matthew Jonathan Fortnow attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
Is Matthew Jonathan Fortnow in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Jonathan Fortnow holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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