New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Barry Arnold Cooper

George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1517358
NY reg #

The record in one line

Barry Arnold Cooper has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

55 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Univ
46.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1517358
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Barry Arnold Cooper has carried New York bar registration 1517358 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 55 years, Barry Arnold Cooper 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

Barry Arnold Cooper's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

55 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Barry compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni

Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Barry Arnold Cooper is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni

Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 553 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 55 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

George Washington Univ's active-bar rate

Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%46.2%
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1517358
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Barry Arnold Cooper'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.

Before you rely on this record

Barry Arnold Cooper'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 Barry Cooper licensed?

Barry Cooper is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Barry Arnold Cooper admitted to the bar?

Barry Arnold Cooper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Barry Arnold Cooper go to law school?

Barry Arnold Cooper attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.

Is Barry Arnold Cooper in good standing?

Yes, Barry Arnold Cooper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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