New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brett Ross Friedman
George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4575759
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Brett Ross Friedman has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Brett Ross Friedman carries New York bar registration 4575759, an established, active practitioner in good 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 New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Brett Ross Friedman remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Brett Ross Friedman was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Brett compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, Brett Ross Friedman is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 27% higher than 73% of 2,281 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
George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4575759
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 596-9000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brett Ross Friedman'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 Friedman licensed?
Brett Friedman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brett Ross Friedman admitted to the bar?
Brett Ross Friedman was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Brett Ross Friedman go to law school?
Brett Ross Friedman attended George Washington University Law School.
What company does Brett Ross Friedman work for?
Brett Ross Friedman is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY.
Is Brett Ross Friedman in good standing?
Yes, Brett Ross Friedman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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