New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Nicholas John La Forge

New England School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5003140
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Nicholas John La Forge has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New England School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New England School Of Law
68% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5003140
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5003140 on the New York register belongs to Nicholas John La Forge, currently in active 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 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW (516 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Nicholas John La Forge 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

14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Nicholas John La Forge sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

14 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Nicholas compares to fellow New England School Of Law alumni

Among the 382 New England School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Nicholas John La Forge is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. New England School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 96% higher than 4% of 382 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

New England School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of New England School Of Law's 516 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New England School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%68%
New England School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5003140
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 373-2953

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Nicholas John La Forge'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Nicholas John La Forge's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nicholas La Forge licensed?

Nicholas La Forge is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Nicholas John La Forge admitted to the bar?

Nicholas John La Forge has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Nicholas John La Forge go to law school?

Nicholas John La Forge attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Nicholas John La Forge work for?

Nicholas John La Forge is associated with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY.

Is Nicholas John La Forge in good standing?

Yes, Nicholas John La Forge holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.