New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brian Edward Matthews
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in East Hampton, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4312732
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Brian Edward Matthews has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Brian Edward Matthews carries New York bar registration 4312732, 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 Matthews, Kirst & Cooley, PLLC, located in East Hampton, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11937. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Brian Edward Matthews 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
Brian Edward Matthews was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Brian compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Brian Edward Matthews is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 18% higher than 82% of 2,936 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
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4312732
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matthews, Kirst & Cooley, PLLC
- City
- East Hampton, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11937
- Phone
- (631) 324-5909
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Edward Matthews'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 Brian Matthews licensed?
Brian Matthews is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Edward Matthews admitted to the bar?
Brian Edward Matthews was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Brian Edward Matthews go to law school?
Brian Edward Matthews attended Pace Law School.
What company does Brian Edward Matthews work for?
Brian Edward Matthews is associated with Matthews, Kirst & Cooley, PLLC in East Hampton, NY.
Is Brian Edward Matthews in good standing?
Yes, Brian Edward Matthews holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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