New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Forzano
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Melville, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5628086
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Matthew Forzano has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5628086 on the New York register belongs to Matthew Forzano, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nixon Peabody LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Matthew Forzano is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Matthew Forzano sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew Forzano is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 85% higher than 15% of 12,299 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5628086
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Peabody LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 832-7500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Forzano'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.
Other Attorneys at Nixon Peabody LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Melville, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Matthew Forzano with similar attorneys in Melville.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Matthew Forzano'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 Forzano licensed?
Matthew Forzano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Forzano admitted to the bar?
Matthew Forzano has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Matthew Forzano go to law school?
Matthew Forzano attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Matthew Forzano work for?
Matthew Forzano is associated with Nixon Peabody LLP in Melville, NY.
Is Matthew Forzano in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Forzano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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.