Nova University

53 registered attorneys

Nova University has produced 53 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (21 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2014) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Nova University has 53 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for Nova University alumni with 21 registered attorneys (39.6% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (21), Miami (2), New York (2), Berkeley Heights (1), Boca Raton (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2014) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2014 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from Nova University, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 30 (56.6%)
Suspended, delinquent 7 (13.2%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 4 (7.5%)
Delinquent 4 (7.5%)
Deceased 4 (7.5%)
Resigned 2 (3.8%)

Top Cities

, 21
MIAMI, FL 2
NEW YORK, NY 2
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 1
BOCA RATON, FL 1
BROOKLYN, NY 1
BUFFALO, NY 1
CANANDAIGUA, NY 1
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 1
COOPERSTOWN, NY 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2014 1 admitted
Class of 2002 1 admitted
Class of 1997 1 admitted
Class of 1996 2 admitted
Class of 1995 1 admitted
Class of 1994 1 admitted
Class of 1993 2 admitted
Class of 1992 4 admitted
Class of 1991 6 admitted
Class of 1990 2 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Howard Jeffrey Wunderlich Suspended, currently registered
Francis Joseph Zaroda Currently registered
Chester Jay Zerlin Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Nova University?

53 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from Nova University. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do Nova University graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Nova University graduates is , , with 21 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Nova University alumni?

Of 53 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from Nova University recently?

In 2014, 1 attorneys from Nova University were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.