New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Daniel Peter Breen
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Water Mill, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1887926
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Daniel Peter Breen has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Daniel Peter Breen has carried New York bar registration 1887926 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Daniel Breen, Esq., located in Water Mill, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11976. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Daniel Peter Breen 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
Daniel Peter Breen's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Daniel compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Daniel Peter Breen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1887926
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Daniel Breen, Esq.
- City
- Water Mill, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11976
- Phone
- (631) 553-7055
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Daniel Peter Breen'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 Daniel Breen licensed?
Daniel Breen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel Peter Breen admitted to the bar?
Daniel Peter Breen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Daniel Peter Breen go to law school?
Daniel Peter Breen attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Daniel Peter Breen work for?
Daniel Peter Breen is associated with Daniel Breen, Esq. in Water Mill, NY.
Is Daniel Peter Breen in good standing?
Yes, Daniel Peter Breen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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