New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bret Alan Finkelstein
Boston Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Seattle, WA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4793717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bret Alan Finkelstein appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2010 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 16 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bret Alan Finkelstein is registered as bar number 4793717 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 Washington State Attorney General'S Office, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98104. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% 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
- 4793717
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Washington State Attorney General'S Office
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98104
- Phone
- (206) 464-7744
Education
BOSTON UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bret Alan Finkelstein'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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Bret Alan Finkelstein is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bret Finkelstein licensed?
Bret Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bret Alan Finkelstein admitted to the bar?
Bret Alan Finkelstein was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Bret Alan Finkelstein go to law school?
Bret Alan Finkelstein attended BOSTON UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Bret Alan Finkelstein work for?
Bret Alan Finkelstein is associated with Washington State Attorney General'S Office in Seattle, WA.
Is Bret Alan Finkelstein in good standing?
Not currently, Bret Alan Finkelstein'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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