New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Whitney Rene Chelnik
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Springfield, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4073581
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Whitney Rene Chelnik carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2002 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #48 of 109
- by tenure in Springfield office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Whitney Rene Chelnik is registered as bar number 4073581 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gomperts Mcdermott & Von Ellen LLC, located in Springfield, NJ, ZIP 07081. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Springfield, NJ office peers
Against Springfield, NJ's 109-attorney NY register cohort, Whitney Rene Chelnik lands at the 43rd tenure percentile (rank #48). See the Springfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #48
- City cohort
- 109
- Local percentile
- 43rd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Springfield
- Michael S. Burns admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Jason Elliot Halper admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Marina Kirshenbaum admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Marc David Mory admitted 2002 · 24 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Whitney compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Whitney Rene Chelnik is longer-tenured than 16%.
24 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,676 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 · August 2026
Fordham's active-bar rate
Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Fordham alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4073581
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gomperts Mcdermott & Von Ellen LLC
- City
- Springfield, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07081
- Phone
- (973) 258-1440
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Whitney Rene Chelnik's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 Fordham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Springfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Whitney Rene Chelnik carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Chelnik licensed?
Whitney Chelnik is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Whitney Rene Chelnik admitted to the bar?
Whitney Rene Chelnik was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Whitney Rene Chelnik go to law school?
Whitney Rene Chelnik attended FORDHAM.
What company does Whitney Rene Chelnik work for?
Whitney Rene Chelnik is associated with Gomperts Mcdermott & Von Ellen LLC in Springfield, NJ.
Is Whitney Rene Chelnik in good standing?
No, Whitney Rene Chelnik carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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