New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brian Vanderkelen
Duquesne University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2832152
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Brian Vanderkelen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duquesne University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2832152 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Vanderkelen, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (112 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Brian Vanderkelen 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 Vanderkelen's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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 Duquesne University alumni
Among the 83 Duquesne University graduates in the New York register, Brian Vanderkelen is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Duquesne University alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 83 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
Duquesne University's active-bar rate
Of Duquesne University's 112 alumni in the New York register, 63.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duquesne University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2832152
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 626-5452
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Vanderkelen'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 Vanderkelen licensed?
Brian Vanderkelen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Vanderkelen admitted to the bar?
Brian Vanderkelen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Brian Vanderkelen go to law school?
Brian Vanderkelen attended DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY.
Is Brian Vanderkelen in good standing?
Yes, Brian Vanderkelen 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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