New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert Leo Nisely
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1369883
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Leo Nisely has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Leo Nisely has carried New York bar registration 1369883 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Office Of Robert L. Nisely, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Robert Leo Nisely 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
Robert Leo Nisely's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Robert Leo Nisely is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1369883
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Robert L. Nisely
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (212) 684-5118
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Leo Nisely'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 Robert Nisely licensed?
Robert Nisely is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Leo Nisely admitted to the bar?
Robert Leo Nisely's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Robert Leo Nisely go to law school?
Robert Leo Nisely attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Robert Leo Nisely work for?
Robert Leo Nisely is associated with Law Office Of Robert L. Nisely in New York, NY.
Is Robert Leo Nisely in good standing?
Yes, Robert Leo Nisely holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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