New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brian Joseph Doherty
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2684488
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Brian Joseph Doherty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Brian Joseph Doherty is registered as bar number 2684488 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and 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 Mcgovern Law Firm, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Brian Joseph Doherty sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Brian Joseph Doherty's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Brian compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Brian Joseph Doherty is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 36% higher than 64% of 928 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
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2684488
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcgovern Law Firm
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 279-6200
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Brian Joseph Doherty's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Brian Doherty licensed?
Brian Doherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Joseph Doherty admitted to the bar?
Brian Joseph Doherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Brian Joseph Doherty go to law school?
Brian Joseph Doherty attended NYU.
What company does Brian Joseph Doherty work for?
Brian Joseph Doherty is associated with Mcgovern Law Firm in New York, NY.
Is Brian Joseph Doherty in good standing?
Yes, Brian Joseph Doherty 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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