New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bernard Paul Bell
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1985902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard Paul Bell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard Paul Bell is registered as bar number 1985902 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Miller Friel, PLLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Bernard compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Bernard Paul Bell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1985902
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Miller Friel, PLLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 760-3158
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Paul Bell's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Bernard Bell licensed?
Bernard Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Paul Bell admitted to the bar?
Bernard Paul Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Bernard Paul Bell go to law school?
Bernard Paul Bell attended FORDHAM.
What company does Bernard Paul Bell work for?
Bernard Paul Bell is associated with Miller Friel, PLLC in Washington, DC.
Is Bernard Paul Bell in good standing?
Not currently, Bernard Paul Bell's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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