New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Brian R. Kelberg

Southwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1923812
NY reg #

The record in one line

Brian R. Kelberg has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Southwestern University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southwestern University
56.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1923812
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Brian R. Kelberg has carried New York bar registration 1923812 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (156 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Brian R. Kelberg has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Brian R. Kelberg's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Southwestern University alumni

Among the 156 Southwestern University graduates in the New York register, Brian R. Kelberg is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. Southwestern University alumni

Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 50% higher than 50% of 156 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Southwestern University's active-bar rate

Of Southwestern University's 156 alumni in the New York register, 56.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56.4%
Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1923812
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(310) 994-6951

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brian R. Kelberg'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Brian R. Kelberg'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 Kelberg licensed?

Brian Kelberg is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brian R. Kelberg admitted to the bar?

Brian R. Kelberg's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Brian R. Kelberg go to law school?

Brian R. Kelberg attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.

Is Brian R. Kelberg in good standing?

Yes, Brian R. Kelberg holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.