New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Matthew Alan Nichols
University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Wilmington, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2901130
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Matthew Alan Nichols ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2901130 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Alan Nichols, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Matthew A. Nichols, located in Wilmington, NC, ZIP 28403. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Matthew Alan Nichols 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 Alan Nichols's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Matthew Alan Nichols is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 36% higher than 64% of 136 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
University Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2901130
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Matthew A. Nichols
- City
- Wilmington, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28403
- Phone
- (910) 508-7476
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Alan Nichols'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 Nichols licensed?
Matthew Nichols is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Alan Nichols admitted to the bar?
Matthew Alan Nichols's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Matthew Alan Nichols go to law school?
Matthew Alan Nichols attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Matthew Alan Nichols work for?
Matthew Alan Nichols is associated with Law Office Of Matthew A. Nichols in Wilmington, NC.
Is Matthew Alan Nichols in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Alan Nichols 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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