New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Brian Russell Wood
West Virginia University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Amherst, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4989752
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Brian Russell Wood has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- West Virginia University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4989752 on the New York register belongs to Brian Russell Wood, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Robert Berkun, located in Amherst, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14228. Educational background: West Virginia University College of Law (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Brian Russell Wood is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Brian Russell Wood sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 West Virginia University College Of Law alumni
Among the 53 West Virginia University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Brian Russell Wood is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. West Virginia University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 53 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 62% higher than 38% of 53 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
West Virginia University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of West Virginia University College Of Law's 59 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
West Virginia University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4989752
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Robert Berkun
- City
- Amherst, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14228
- Phone
- (518) 332-2394
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Russell Wood'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 Wood licensed?
Brian Wood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Russell Wood admitted to the bar?
Brian Russell Wood has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Brian Russell Wood go to law school?
Brian Russell Wood attended West Virginia University College of Law.
What company does Brian Russell Wood work for?
Brian Russell Wood is associated with Law Offices Of Robert Berkun in Amherst, NY.
Is Brian Russell Wood in good standing?
Yes, Brian Russell Wood holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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