New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Nigel Munroe Atwell
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2551257
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Nigel Munroe Atwell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2551257 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nigel Munroe Atwell, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Office Of Nigel M. Atwell, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20003. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Nigel Munroe Atwell 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 Nigel Munroe Atwell's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Nigel compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Nigel Munroe Atwell is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 30% higher than 70% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2551257
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Nigel M. Atwell
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20003
- Phone
- (202) 430-6819
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nigel Munroe Atwell'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 Nigel Atwell licensed?
Nigel Atwell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nigel Munroe Atwell admitted to the bar?
Nigel Munroe Atwell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Nigel Munroe Atwell go to law school?
Nigel Munroe Atwell attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does Nigel Munroe Atwell work for?
Nigel Munroe Atwell is associated with The Law Office Of Nigel M. Atwell in Washington, DC.
Is Nigel Munroe Atwell in good standing?
Yes, Nigel Munroe Atwell 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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