New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brendan Coleman Hanifin
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4989745
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Brendan Coleman Hanifin has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4989745 on the New York register belongs to Brendan Coleman Hanifin, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brendan Coleman Hanifin 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Brendan Coleman Hanifin sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Brendan compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Brendan Coleman Hanifin is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 69% higher than 31% of 12,299 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4989745
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 845-1311
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brendan Coleman Hanifin'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 Brendan Hanifin licensed?
Brendan Hanifin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brendan Coleman Hanifin admitted to the bar?
Brendan Coleman Hanifin has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Brendan Coleman Hanifin go to law school?
Brendan Coleman Hanifin attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Brendan Coleman Hanifin work for?
Brendan Coleman Hanifin is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Brendan Coleman Hanifin in good standing?
Yes, Brendan Coleman Hanifin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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