New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Banks Brown

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1510387
NY reg #

The record in one line

Banks Brown has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Virginia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1510387
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Banks Brown has carried New York bar registration 1510387 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Banks Brown, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10011. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Banks Brown has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Banks Brown's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Banks compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Banks Brown is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1510387
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Banks Brown
County
New York
ZIP Code
10011
Phone
(914) 260-7556

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Banks Brown'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Banks Brown's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banks Brown licensed?

Banks Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Banks Brown admitted to the bar?

Banks Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Banks Brown go to law school?

Banks Brown attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

What company does Banks Brown work for?

Banks Brown is associated with Banks Brown in New York, NY.

Is Banks Brown in good standing?

Yes, Banks Brown holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.