New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan
Inter American Univ. Of Pr Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Newton, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5453253
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan has held an active New York bar license for 10 years — admitted in 2016, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Inter American Univ. Of Pr Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan is registered as bar number 5453253 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2016, representing roughly 10 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, located in Newton, MA, ZIP 02458. Educational background: INTER AMERICAN UNIV. OF PR LAW SCHOOL, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan was admitted in 2016, giving 10 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5453253
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
- City
- Newton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02458
- Phone
- (617) 658-6934
Education
INTER AMERICAN UNIV. OF PR LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anita Hertell-Brennan licensed?
Anita Hertell-Brennan is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan admitted to the bar?
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan was admitted to the bar in 2016.
Where did Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan go to law school?
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan attended INTER AMERICAN UNIV. OF PR LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan work for?
Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan is associated with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Newton, MA.
Is Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan in good standing?
Yes, Anita Maria Hertell-Brennan has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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