New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Barry Joseph Fisher
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2851384
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Barry Joseph Fisher ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2851384 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Barry Joseph Fisher, 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 Federal Public Defender, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Barry Joseph Fisher 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 Barry Joseph Fisher's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Barry Joseph Fisher is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2851384
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Public Defender
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 242-4010
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barry Joseph Fisher'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 Barry Fisher licensed?
Barry Fisher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barry Joseph Fisher admitted to the bar?
Barry Joseph Fisher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Barry Joseph Fisher go to law school?
Barry Joseph Fisher attended HARVARD.
What company does Barry Joseph Fisher work for?
Barry Joseph Fisher is associated with Federal Public Defender in Albany, NY.
Is Barry Joseph Fisher in good standing?
Yes, Barry Joseph Fisher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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