The New York State Bar Association is a voluntary membership bar association, and attorneys are not required to belong to NYSBA in order to practice in New York. NYSBA has no statutory or regulatory role relating to the certification or discipline of attorneys in New York State.
What if I have an issue or need some additional assistance? Please call our helpful and friendly staff at the NYSBA LRIS, 1-800- 342-3661 Monday through Friday. Phone lines are open at am until pm and then again at pm until pm.
New York: 212-401-0800.
New York: 212-401-0800.
State Bar of Nevada General Phone Numbers Main Toll-Free: 1-800-254-2797. Las Vegas Telephone: 702-382-2200. Reno Telephone: 775-329-4100.
Our mission is to shape the development of law, educate and inform the public, and respond to the demands of our diverse and ever changing legal profession. NYSBA advocates for state and federal legislation and works tirelessly to promote equal access to justice for all.
Although the names may be confusing, a voluntary bar association is a private organization of lawyers and often other legal professionals. These associations focus on issues including social, educational, and lobbying functions.
Nevada sets unique alternative for lawyer licensing, rejects new national bar exam. Sept 11 (Reuters) - Nevada will not use the overhauled national bar exam set to debut in 2026 for lawyer licensing, following a similar move by California last month.