New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Nelson Daniell Johnson
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 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.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2570885
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Nelson Daniell Johnson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2570885 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nelson Daniell Johnson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Hastings LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Nelson Daniell Johnson 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 Daniell Johnson's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Nelson Daniell Johnson is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 31% higher than 69% of 2,473 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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2570885
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Hastings LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 318-6651
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nelson Daniell Johnson'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 Johnson licensed?
Nelson Johnson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nelson Daniell Johnson admitted to the bar?
Nelson Daniell Johnson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Nelson Daniell Johnson go to law school?
Nelson Daniell Johnson attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Nelson Daniell Johnson work for?
Nelson Daniell Johnson is associated with Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY.
Is Nelson Daniell Johnson in good standing?
Yes, Nelson Daniell Johnson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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