New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nelson Aponte
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2162170
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Nelson Aponte ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2162170 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nelson Aponte, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Nelson Aponte C/O The Buckvar Law Firm, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Nelson Aponte 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 Nelson Aponte's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Nelson compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Nelson Aponte is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2162170
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelson Aponte C/O The Buckvar Law Firm
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (201) 330-9007
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nelson Aponte'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 Nelson Aponte licensed?
Nelson Aponte is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nelson Aponte admitted to the bar?
Nelson Aponte's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Nelson Aponte go to law school?
Nelson Aponte attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Nelson Aponte work for?
Nelson Aponte is associated with Nelson Aponte C/O The Buckvar Law Firm in New York, NY.
Is Nelson Aponte in good standing?
Yes, Nelson Aponte 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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