New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Russell Jay Chalk
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Austin, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1850189
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Jay Chalk has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Jay Chalk has carried New York bar registration 1850189 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 Russell Chalk Attorney At Law, located in Austin, TX, ZIP 78701. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Russell Jay Chalk 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
Russell Jay Chalk's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Russell compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Russell Jay Chalk is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1850189
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Russell Chalk Attorney At Law
- City
- Austin, TX
- ZIP Code
- 78701
- Phone
- (512) 469-3774
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Jay Chalk'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 Russell Chalk licensed?
Russell Chalk is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Jay Chalk admitted to the bar?
Russell Jay Chalk's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Russell Jay Chalk go to law school?
Russell Jay Chalk attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Russell Jay Chalk work for?
Russell Jay Chalk is associated with Russell Chalk Attorney At Law in Austin, TX.
Is Russell Jay Chalk in good standing?
Yes, Russell Jay Chalk holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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