New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Brendan James Kelly
Depaul University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5261367
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Brendan James Kelly has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Depaul University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5261367 on the New York register belongs to Brendan James Kelly, 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 New York Life Insurance Company, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DEPAUL UNIVERSITY (94 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brendan James Kelly 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
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Brendan James Kelly sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 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 Depaul University alumni
Among the 67 Depaul University graduates in the New York register, Brendan James Kelly is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Depaul University alumni
Years since admission - 67 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 96% higher than 4% of 67 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Depaul University's active-bar rate
Of Depaul University's 94 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Depaul University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5261367
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York Life Insurance Company
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 977-2623
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brendan James Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
Brendan Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brendan James Kelly admitted to the bar?
Brendan James Kelly has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Brendan James Kelly go to law school?
Brendan James Kelly attended DEPAUL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Brendan James Kelly work for?
Brendan James Kelly is associated with New York Life Insurance Company in Chicago, IL.
Is Brendan James Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Brendan James Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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