New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Jay Nelson
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2999217
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Robert Jay Nelson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2999217 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Jay Nelson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Robert Jay Nelson 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 Robert Jay Nelson's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 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 Robert compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Robert Jay Nelson is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 14% higher than 86% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2999217
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 956-1000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Jay 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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Robert Jay Nelson'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 Robert Nelson licensed?
Robert Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Jay Nelson admitted to the bar?
Robert Jay Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Robert Jay Nelson go to law school?
Robert Jay Nelson attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Robert Jay Nelson work for?
Robert Jay Nelson is associated with Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Robert Jay Nelson in good standing?
Yes, Robert Jay 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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