New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Stuart W. Wells Iii

Univ Of Minnesota Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Norwalk, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1942705
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stuart W. Wells Iii has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of Minnesota Law Sch

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Minnesota Law Sch
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1942705
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stuart W. Wells Iii has carried New York bar registration 1942705 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Registrar Of Voters Norwalk City Hall, located in Norwalk, CT, ZIP 06851. Educational background: UNIV OF MINNESOTA LAW SCH.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Stuart W. Wells Iii 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

Stuart W. Wells Iii's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1942705
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Registrar Of Voters Norwalk City Hall
ZIP Code
06851
Phone
(203) 866-9045

Education

UNIV OF MINNESOTA LAW SCH

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stuart W. Wells Iii'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Stuart W. Wells Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stuart Wells licensed?

Stuart Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stuart W. Wells Iii admitted to the bar?

Stuart W. Wells Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Stuart W. Wells Iii go to law school?

Stuart W. Wells Iii attended UNIV OF MINNESOTA LAW SCH.

What company does Stuart W. Wells Iii work for?

Stuart W. Wells Iii is associated with Registrar Of Voters Norwalk City Hall in Norwalk, CT.

Is Stuart W. Wells Iii in good standing?

Yes, Stuart W. Wells Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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