New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brian Michael Ellis
Tulane alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Georgetown, DE. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2972917
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Brian Michael Ellis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2972917 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Michael Ellis, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Morris James LLP, located in Georgetown, DE, ZIP 19947. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TULANE (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Brian Michael Ellis still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Brian Michael Ellis's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Tulane alumni
Among the 448 Tulane graduates in the New York register, Brian Michael Ellis is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Tulane alumni
Years since admission - 448 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 54% higher than 46% of 448 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
Tulane's active-bar rate
Of Tulane's 516 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Tulane alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2972917
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morris James LLP
- City
- Georgetown, DE
- ZIP Code
- 19947
- Phone
- (302) 841-6061
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Michael Ellis'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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Brian Michael Ellis's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brian Ellis licensed?
Brian Ellis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Michael Ellis admitted to the bar?
Brian Michael Ellis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Brian Michael Ellis go to law school?
Brian Michael Ellis attended TULANE.
What company does Brian Michael Ellis work for?
Brian Michael Ellis is associated with Morris James LLP in Georgetown, DE.
Is Brian Michael Ellis in good standing?
Yes, Brian Michael Ellis 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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