New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Brett John O'Brien
Case Western Reserve University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4993663
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Brett John O'Brien 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
- Case Western Reserve University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4993663 on the New York register belongs to Brett John O'Brien, 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 National Security Law Firm, LLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (329 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brett John O'Brien 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, Brett John O'Brien 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 Brett compares to fellow Case Western Reserve University alumni
Among the 234 Case Western Reserve University graduates in the New York register, Brett John O'Brien is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Case Western Reserve University alumni
Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 94% higher than 6% of 234 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Case Western Reserve University's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve University's 329 alumni in the New York register, 72% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve University 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
- 4993663
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- National Security Law Firm, LLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 600-4996
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brett John O'Brien'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 O'Brien licensed?
Brett O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brett John O'Brien admitted to the bar?
Brett John O'Brien has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Brett John O'Brien go to law school?
Brett John O'Brien attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Brett John O'Brien work for?
Brett John O'Brien is associated with National Security Law Firm, LLC in Washington, DC.
Is Brett John O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, Brett John O'Brien holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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