New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Athanasios Michael Shinas
Western New England University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Seattle, WA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2395580
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Athanasios Michael Shinas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2395580 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Athanasios Michael Shinas, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Pemco Mutual Insurance Company, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98109. Educational background: Western New England University School of Law (532 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Athanasios Michael Shinas still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Athanasios Michael Shinas's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Athanasios compares to fellow Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 338 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Athanasios Michael Shinas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 338 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 338 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 · May 2026
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 532 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2395580
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pemco Mutual Insurance Company
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98109
- Phone
- (206) 628-4633
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Athanasios Michael Shinas'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
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 Athanasios Shinas licensed?
Athanasios Shinas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Athanasios Michael Shinas admitted to the bar?
Athanasios Michael Shinas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Athanasios Michael Shinas go to law school?
Athanasios Michael Shinas attended Western New England University School of Law.
What company does Athanasios Michael Shinas work for?
Athanasios Michael Shinas is associated with Pemco Mutual Insurance Company in Seattle, WA.
Is Athanasios Michael Shinas in good standing?
Yes, Athanasios Michael Shinas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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