New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Norman Roy Nelson
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in West Palm Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1218809
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Norman Roy Nelson has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Norman Roy Nelson has carried New York bar registration 1218809 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Norman R. Nelson, located in West Palm Beach, FL, ZIP 33401. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Norman Roy Nelson 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
Norman Roy Nelson's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Norman compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Norman Roy Nelson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1218809
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Norman R. Nelson
- City
- West Palm Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33401
- Phone
- (917) 364-8243
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Norman Roy Nelson'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 Norman Nelson licensed?
Norman Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Norman Roy Nelson admitted to the bar?
Norman Roy Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Norman Roy Nelson go to law school?
Norman Roy Nelson attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Norman Roy Nelson work for?
Norman Roy Nelson is associated with Norman R. Nelson in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is Norman Roy Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Norman Roy Nelson 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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