New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Nicholas James Pappas
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2256436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Nicholas James Pappas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2256436 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nicholas James Pappas, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Dorsey & Whitney LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Nicholas James Pappas still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Nicholas James Pappas's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
How Nicholas compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Nicholas James Pappas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2256436
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorsey & Whitney LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 415-9387
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas James Pappas'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 Pappas licensed?
Nicholas Pappas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas James Pappas admitted to the bar?
Nicholas James Pappas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Nicholas James Pappas go to law school?
Nicholas James Pappas attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Nicholas James Pappas work for?
Nicholas James Pappas is associated with Dorsey & Whitney LLC in New York, NY.
Is Nicholas James Pappas in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas James Pappas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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