New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brett Thomas Atanasio
Penn State alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5631783
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Brett Thomas Atanasio has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Penn State
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5631783 on the New York register belongs to Brett Thomas Atanasio, 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 Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PENN STATE (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brett Thomas Atanasio 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
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Brett Thomas Atanasio sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Penn State's active-bar rate
Of Penn State's 3 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Penn State alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5631783
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 663-6603
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brett Thomas Atanasio'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 Brett Atanasio licensed?
Brett Atanasio is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brett Thomas Atanasio admitted to the bar?
Brett Thomas Atanasio has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Brett Thomas Atanasio go to law school?
Brett Thomas Atanasio attended PENN STATE.
What company does Brett Thomas Atanasio work for?
Brett Thomas Atanasio is associated with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Brett Thomas Atanasio in good standing?
Yes, Brett Thomas Atanasio holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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