New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Roland Nelson Goff
Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Canton, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2341584
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Roland Nelson Goff ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2341584 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Roland Nelson Goff, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Massachusetts Nursing Association, located in Canton, MA, ZIP 02021. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Roland Nelson Goff 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 Roland Nelson Goff's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Roland compares to fellow Cornell University alumni
Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, Roland Nelson Goff is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Cornell University alumni
Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 30% higher than 70% of 128 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell University's active-bar rate
Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2341584
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Massachusetts Nursing Association
- City
- Canton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02021
- Phone
- (781) 830-5715
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Roland Nelson Goff'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 Roland Goff licensed?
Roland Goff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Roland Nelson Goff admitted to the bar?
Roland Nelson Goff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Roland Nelson Goff go to law school?
Roland Nelson Goff attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Roland Nelson Goff work for?
Roland Nelson Goff is associated with Massachusetts Nursing Association in Canton, MA.
Is Roland Nelson Goff in good standing?
Yes, Roland Nelson Goff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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