New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Nicholas Michael Bessette
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Nashville, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5578562
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Nicholas Michael Bessette has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5578562 on the New York register belongs to Nicholas Michael Bessette, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bass, Berry & Sims Plc, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Nicholas Michael Bessette is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Nicholas Michael Bessette sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Nicholas Michael Bessette is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,993 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5578562
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bass, Berry & Sims Plc
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37203
- Phone
- (615) 742-6200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas Michael Bessette'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 Bessette licensed?
Nicholas Bessette is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas Michael Bessette admitted to the bar?
Nicholas Michael Bessette has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Nicholas Michael Bessette go to law school?
Nicholas Michael Bessette attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Nicholas Michael Bessette work for?
Nicholas Michael Bessette is associated with Bass, Berry & Sims Plc in Nashville, TN.
Is Nicholas Michael Bessette in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas Michael Bessette 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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