New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Scott John Ely
City University Of New York School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Averill Park, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2720084
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Scott John Ely ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- City University Of New York School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2720084 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Scott John Ely, 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 Scott J. Ely, Esq., located in Averill Park, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12018. Educational background: City University of New York School of Law (2,110 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Scott John Ely 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 Scott John Ely's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Scott compares to fellow City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,851 City University Of New York School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Scott John Ely is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,851 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,851 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
City University Of New York School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of City University Of New York School Of Law's 2,110 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
City University Of New York School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2720084
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Scott J. Ely, Esq.
- City
- Averill Park, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12018
- Phone
- (518) 391-9334
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott John Ely'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 Scott Ely licensed?
Scott Ely is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott John Ely admitted to the bar?
Scott John Ely's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Scott John Ely go to law school?
Scott John Ely attended City University of New York School of Law.
What company does Scott John Ely work for?
Scott John Ely is associated with Scott J. Ely, Esq. in Averill Park, NY.
Is Scott John Ely in good standing?
Yes, Scott John Ely 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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