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Francois Defourny

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5076179
NY reg #

The record in one line

Francois Defourny carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Fordham

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Law school
Fordham
48.7% active rate
Registration
5076179
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Francois Defourny is registered as bar number 5076179 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Tzanetatos & Co, located in Charleroi. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Francois compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Francois Defourny is longer-tenured than 1%.

14 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 99% higher than 1% of 2,676 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Fordham's active-bar rate

Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%48.7%
Fordham alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 67.2% 69.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5076179
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Tzanetatos & Co
City
Charleroi
Phone
0032472727490

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Francois Defourny's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Francois Defourny carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Francois Defourny licensed?

Francois Defourny is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Francois Defourny admitted to the bar?

Francois Defourny has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Francois Defourny go to law school?

Francois Defourny attended FORDHAM.

What company does Francois Defourny work for?

Francois Defourny is associated with Tzanetatos & Co in Charleroi.

Is Francois Defourny in good standing?

No, Francois Defourny carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.