New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best
University Of Wyoming alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Columbia, SC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4036349
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #19 of 53
- by tenure in Columbia office peers
- Law school
- University Of Wyoming
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best carries New York bar registration 4036349, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., located in Columbia, SC, ZIP 29204. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Columbia, SC office peers
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best is toward the newer end of Columbia, SC's NY register cohort: #19 of 53 by years since admission. See the Columbia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #19
- City cohort
- 53
- Local percentile
- 34th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Columbia
- Elisabetta Giovanna Maria Gasparini admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Edward Michael Kubec admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Benjamin Means admitted 2000 · 26 yr
- Amanda Carolyn Hess admitted 2005 · 21 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
University Of Wyoming's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wyoming's 15 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4036349
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C.
- City
- Columbia, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29204
- Phone
- (803) 445-1333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Wyoming alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Columbia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best: closest NY bar admission year outside SC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~54 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elizabeth Franklin-Best licensed?
Elizabeth Franklin-Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best go to law school?
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best attended UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING.
What company does Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best work for?
Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best is associated with Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. in Columbia, SC.
Is Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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