New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Joseph Nelson
University Of Buffalo Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1469535
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Nelson's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1969 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Nelson is registered as bar number 1469535 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO LAW (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
University Of Buffalo Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo Law's 4 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1469535
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Nelson's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Michael Nelson licensed?
Michael Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Nelson admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Michael Joseph Nelson go to law school?
Michael Joseph Nelson attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO LAW.
Is Michael Joseph Nelson in good standing?
Michael Joseph Nelson's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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