New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Frank Y. Liao
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Princeton, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2730471
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Frank Y. Liao ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2730471 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Frank Y. Liao, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Meagher Emanuel Laks Goldberg & Liao, LLP, located in Princeton, NJ, ZIP 08542. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Frank Y. Liao still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Frank Y. Liao's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026
How Frank compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Frank Y. Liao is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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 · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2730471
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meagher Emanuel Laks Goldberg & Liao, LLP
- City
- Princeton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08542
- Phone
- (609) 454-3500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Frank Y. Liao'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 Frank Liao licensed?
Frank Liao is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Frank Y. Liao admitted to the bar?
Frank Y. Liao's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Frank Y. Liao go to law school?
Frank Y. Liao attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Frank Y. Liao work for?
Frank Y. Liao is associated with Meagher Emanuel Laks Goldberg & Liao, LLP in Princeton, NJ.
Is Frank Y. Liao in good standing?
Yes, Frank Y. Liao 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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