New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Scott Michael Wells
City University Of New York School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Asheville, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4554630
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Scott Michael Wells has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #29 of 39
- by tenure in Asheville office peers
- Law school
- City University Of New York School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Scott Michael Wells carries New York bar registration 4554630, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under 212 Forest Hill Drive, located in Asheville, NC, ZIP 28803. Educational background: City University of New York School of Law (3,562 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Scott Michael Wells remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Scott Michael Wells was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Asheville, NC office peers
In the small Asheville, NC cohort (39 with admission years), Scott Michael Wells ranks #29 by tenure. See the Asheville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #29
- City cohort
- 39
- Local percentile
- 72nd
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Asheville
- Joanne Hashim Badr admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Eric Andrew Contre admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Meredith Kathryn Gregory admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Sabrina Presnell Rockoff admitted 2009 · 17 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Scott compares to fellow City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,961 City University Of New York School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Scott Michael Wells is longer-tenured than 59%.
18 years vs. City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,961 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 41% higher than 59% of 2,961 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 · September 2026
City University Of New York School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of City University Of New York School Of Law's 3,562 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4554630
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- 212 Forest Hill Drive
- City
- Asheville, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28803
- Phone
- (646) 554-7330
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Michael Wells's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2008 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2008), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2008 whose listed office city differs from Asheville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Scott Michael Wells: closest NY bar admission year outside NC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~40 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2008)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scott Wells licensed?
Scott Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Michael Wells admitted to the bar?
Scott Michael Wells was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Scott Michael Wells go to law school?
Scott Michael Wells attended City University of New York School of Law.
What company does Scott Michael Wells work for?
Scott Michael Wells is associated with 212 Forest Hill Drive in Asheville, NC.
Is Scott Michael Wells in good standing?
Yes, Scott Michael Wells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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