New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Benjamin Forrest Gould
The George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5436183
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Benjamin Forrest Gould has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5436183 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Forrest Gould, currently in active 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 Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. Educational background: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (207 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Forrest Gould is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Benjamin Forrest Gould sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow The George Washington University alumni
Among the 205 The George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Forrest Gould is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. The George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 205 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 99% higher than 1% of 205 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of The George Washington University's 207 alumni in the New York register, 69.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5436183
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60601
- Phone
- (312) 245-7498
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Forrest Gould'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 Benjamin Gould licensed?
Benjamin Gould is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Forrest Gould admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Forrest Gould has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Benjamin Forrest Gould go to law school?
Benjamin Forrest Gould attended THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Benjamin Forrest Gould work for?
Benjamin Forrest Gould is associated with Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd in Chicago, IL.
Is Benjamin Forrest Gould in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Forrest Gould holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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