New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nelson Marc Braff
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Demarest, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1874411
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nelson Marc Braff has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nelson Marc Braff has carried New York bar registration 1874411 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Braff, Esq., located in Demarest, NJ, ZIP 07627. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Nelson Marc Braff has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Nelson Marc Braff's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Nelson compares to fellow Emory University alumni
Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, Nelson Marc Braff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 400 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1874411
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelson Braff, Esq.
- City
- Demarest, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07627
- Phone
- (917) 371-1284
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nelson Marc Braff'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 Braff licensed?
Nelson Braff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nelson Marc Braff admitted to the bar?
Nelson Marc Braff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Nelson Marc Braff go to law school?
Nelson Marc Braff attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does Nelson Marc Braff work for?
Nelson Marc Braff is associated with Nelson Braff, Esq. in Demarest, NJ.
Is Nelson Marc Braff in good standing?
Yes, Nelson Marc Braff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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