New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Eric S. Francis
Jd Villanova Univ School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Short Hills, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1908060
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric S. Francis has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #20 of 182
- by tenure in Short Hills office peers
- Law school
- Jd Villanova Univ School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric S. Francis has carried New York bar registration 1908060 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Eric S Francis Attorney At Law, located in Short Hills, NJ, ZIP 07078. Educational background: JD VILLANOVA UNIV SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Eric S. Francis 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
Eric S. Francis's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Short Hills, NJ office peers
Eric S. Francis is toward the newer end of Short Hills, NJ's NY register cohort: #20 of 182 by years since admission. See the Short Hills attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #20
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 10th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Short Hills
- Jeffrey A. Baumel admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Peter Steven Humphreys admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Catherine Marie Marion admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Robert Eric Rice admitted 1984 · 42 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1908060
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eric S Francis Attorney At Law
- City
- Short Hills, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07078
- Phone
- (973) 467-8880
Education
JD VILLANOVA UNIV SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric S. Francis'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eric Francis licensed?
Eric Francis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric S. Francis admitted to the bar?
Eric S. Francis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Eric S. Francis go to law school?
Eric S. Francis attended JD VILLANOVA UNIV SCHOOL.
What company does Eric S. Francis work for?
Eric S. Francis is associated with Eric S Francis Attorney At Law in Short Hills, NJ.
Is Eric S. Francis in good standing?
Yes, Eric S. Francis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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