New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nicholas A. Mattera
St Johns Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Paterson, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1776400
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nicholas A. Mattera has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nicholas A. Mattera has carried New York bar registration 1776400 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 Law Offices Of Mattera, Mattera & Zisa, LLC, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07522. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Nicholas A. Mattera 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 A. Mattera's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 St Johns Law School alumni
Among the 123 St Johns Law School graduates in the New York register, Nicholas A. Mattera is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. St Johns Law School alumni
Years since admission - 123 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 59% higher than 41% of 123 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns Law School's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Law School's 422 alumni in the New York register, 19.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1776400
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Mattera, Mattera & Zisa, LLC
- City
- Paterson, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07522
- Phone
- (973) 595-6240
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas A. Mattera'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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Nicholas A. Mattera'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 Mattera licensed?
Nicholas Mattera is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas A. Mattera admitted to the bar?
Nicholas A. Mattera's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Nicholas A. Mattera go to law school?
Nicholas A. Mattera attended ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Nicholas A. Mattera work for?
Nicholas A. Mattera is associated with Law Offices Of Mattera, Mattera & Zisa, LLC in Paterson, NJ.
Is Nicholas A. Mattera in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas A. Mattera 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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