New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nicholas John Chivily
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Rye, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2040053
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nicholas John Chivily has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #80 of 254
- by tenure in Rye office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nicholas John Chivily has carried New York bar registration 2040053 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 Dorf & Nelson, LLP, located in Rye, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10580. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Nicholas John Chivily 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 John Chivily's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Tenure among Rye, NY office peers
Most of the 254 NY-registered attorneys in Rye, NY outrank Nicholas John Chivily on tenure; this record sits at the 31st local percentile (rank #80). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Rye attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #80
- City cohort
- 254
- Local percentile
- 31st
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Rye
- Frank Gregory Cirillo admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Michael James Cote admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Dan Elias admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Margaret Rose Lucas admitted 1986 · 40 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Nicholas compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Nicholas John Chivily is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2040053
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorf & Nelson, LLP
- City
- Rye, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10580
- Phone
- (914) 381-7600
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas John Chivily'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 Chivily licensed?
Nicholas Chivily is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas John Chivily admitted to the bar?
Nicholas John Chivily's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Nicholas John Chivily go to law school?
Nicholas John Chivily attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Nicholas John Chivily work for?
Nicholas John Chivily is associated with Dorf & Nelson, LLP in Rye, NY.
Is Nicholas John Chivily in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas John Chivily holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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