New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman
Franklin Pierce alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Richmond Hill, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2949386
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2949386 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Waide Law Offices, PLLC, located in Richmond Hill, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11418. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE (104 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman 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 Nathaniel Kaufman's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Franklin Pierce alumni
Among the 101 Franklin Pierce graduates in the New York register, Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Franklin Pierce alumni
Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 69% higher than 31% of 101 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
Franklin Pierce's active-bar rate
Of Franklin Pierce's 104 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Franklin Pierce alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2949386
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Waide Law Offices, PLLC
- City
- Richmond Hill, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11418
- Phone
- (718) 412-3785
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Kaufman licensed?
Matthew Kaufman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman admitted to the bar?
Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman go to law school?
Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman attended FRANKLIN PIERCE.
What company does Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman work for?
Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman is associated with Waide Law Offices, PLLC in Richmond Hill, NY.
Is Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Nathaniel Kaufman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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