New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elizabeth L. Werley
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1762277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elizabeth L. Werley has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elizabeth L. Werley has carried New York bar registration 1762277 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10024. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Elizabeth L. Werley 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
Elizabeth L. Werley's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 Elizabeth compares to fellow Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Elizabeth L. Werley is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 25% higher than 75% of 143 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1762277
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10024
- Phone
- (917) 655-2353
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth L. Werley'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 Elizabeth Werley licensed?
Elizabeth Werley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth L. Werley admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth L. Werley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Elizabeth L. Werley go to law school?
Elizabeth L. Werley attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
Is Elizabeth L. Werley in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth L. Werley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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