New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward Scott Best
Loyola University Chicago School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Chicago, IL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5776836
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Edward Scott Best has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Loyola University Chicago School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5776836 on the New York register belongs to Edward Scott Best, 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Loyola University Chicago School of Law (205 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Edward Scott Best 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Edward Scott Best sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Edward compares to fellow Loyola University Chicago School Of Law alumni
Among the 185 Loyola University Chicago School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Edward Scott Best is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Loyola University Chicago School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 185 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 71% higher than 29% of 185 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Loyola University Chicago School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Loyola University Chicago School Of Law's 205 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Loyola University Chicago School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5776836
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 728-9158
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Scott Best'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 Edward Best licensed?
Edward Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Scott Best admitted to the bar?
Edward Scott Best has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Edward Scott Best go to law school?
Edward Scott Best attended Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
What company does Edward Scott Best work for?
Edward Scott Best is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Edward Scott Best in good standing?
Yes, Edward Scott Best 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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