New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Petal Nevella Modeste
Howard University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 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.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3909926
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Petal Nevella Modeste ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3909926 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Petal Nevella Modeste, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Columbia Law School, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10027. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Howard University School of Law (783 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Petal Nevella Modeste 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 Petal Nevella Modeste's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Petal compares to fellow Howard University School Of Law alumni
Among the 686 Howard University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Petal Nevella Modeste is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Howard University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 5% higher than 95% of 686 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
Howard University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Howard University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 77.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3909926
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Columbia Law School
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10027
- Phone
- (212) 854-1664
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Petal Nevella Modeste'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 Petal Modeste licensed?
Petal Modeste is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Petal Nevella Modeste admitted to the bar?
Petal Nevella Modeste's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Petal Nevella Modeste go to law school?
Petal Nevella Modeste attended Howard University School of Law.
What company does Petal Nevella Modeste work for?
Petal Nevella Modeste is associated with Columbia Law School in New York, NY.
Is Petal Nevella Modeste in good standing?
Yes, Petal Nevella Modeste 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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