New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthias Elser
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2803476
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Matthias Elser ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2803476 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthias Elser, 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 Osborne Clarke, located in 80636 Munich. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,371 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Matthias Elser 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 Matthias Elser's 29 years since admission in 1997.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Matthias compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,716 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthias Elser is longer-tenured than 85%.
29 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,716 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 15% higher than 85% of 2,716 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,371 alumni in the New York register, 87.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2803476
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Osborne Clarke
- City
- 80636 Munich
- Phone
- +49-89-5434 8000
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthias Elser'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.
Same firm affiliation: Osborne Clarke
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from 80636 Munich, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Matthias Elser with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthias Elser licensed?
Matthias Elser is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthias Elser admitted to the bar?
Matthias Elser's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Matthias Elser go to law school?
Matthias Elser attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Matthias Elser work for?
Matthias Elser is associated with Osborne Clarke in 80636 Munich.
Is Matthias Elser in good standing?
Yes, Matthias Elser holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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