New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nicholas Edward Benes
University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1953488
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nicholas Edward Benes has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nicholas Edward Benes has carried New York bar registration 1953488 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 The Board Director Training Institute Of Japan, located in Tokyo 158-0091. Educational background: University of California Los Angeles School of Law (852 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Nicholas Edward Benes 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
Nicholas Edward Benes's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 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 Nicholas compares to fellow University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law alumni
Among the 790 University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Nicholas Edward Benes is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 790 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 790 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law's 852 alumni in the New York register, 81.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of California Los Angeles School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1953488
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Board Director Training Institute Of Japan
- City
- Tokyo 158-0091
- Phone
- 81 8055193899
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas Edward Benes'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 Nicholas Benes licensed?
Nicholas Benes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas Edward Benes admitted to the bar?
Nicholas Edward Benes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Nicholas Edward Benes go to law school?
Nicholas Edward Benes attended University of California Los Angeles School of Law.
What company does Nicholas Edward Benes work for?
Nicholas Edward Benes is associated with The Board Director Training Institute Of Japan in Tokyo 158-0091.
Is Nicholas Edward Benes in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas Edward Benes 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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