New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Shelton H. Skolnick

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1209121
NY reg #

The record in one line

Shelton H. Skolnick appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

53 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1209121
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Shelton H. Skolnick is registered as bar number 1209121 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Shelton compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Shelton H. Skolnick is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

53 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1209121
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Shelton H. Skolnick's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Shelton H. Skolnick is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shelton Skolnick licensed?

Shelton Skolnick is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Shelton H. Skolnick admitted to the bar?

Shelton H. Skolnick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Shelton H. Skolnick go to law school?

Shelton H. Skolnick attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

Is Shelton H. Skolnick in good standing?

Not currently, Shelton H. Skolnick's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.