New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Colleen Lyons
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Manchester, NH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1999937
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Colleen Lyons has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Colleen Lyons has carried New York bar registration 1999937 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA, located in Manchester, NH, ZIP 03101. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Colleen Lyons 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
Colleen Lyons's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Colleen compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Colleen Lyons is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1999937
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
- City
- Manchester, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03101
- Phone
- (603) 668-0300
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Colleen Lyons'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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Colleen Lyons'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 Colleen Lyons licensed?
Colleen Lyons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Colleen Lyons admitted to the bar?
Colleen Lyons's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Colleen Lyons go to law school?
Colleen Lyons attended FORDHAM.
What company does Colleen Lyons work for?
Colleen Lyons is associated with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, NH.
Is Colleen Lyons in good standing?
Yes, Colleen Lyons holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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