New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Barry Stephen Fox
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Newton, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1766070
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barry Stephen Fox has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barry Stephen Fox has carried New York bar registration 1766070 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan PC, located in Newton, MA, ZIP 02459. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Barry Stephen Fox 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 Stephen Fox's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Barry compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Barry Stephen Fox is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1766070
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan PC
- City
- Newton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02459
- Phone
- (617) 614-1500
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barry Stephen Fox'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 Fox licensed?
Barry Fox is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barry Stephen Fox admitted to the bar?
Barry Stephen Fox's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Barry Stephen Fox go to law school?
Barry Stephen Fox attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Barry Stephen Fox work for?
Barry Stephen Fox is associated with Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan PC in Newton, MA.
Is Barry Stephen Fox in good standing?
Yes, Barry Stephen Fox holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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