New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Franklin B. Velie
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Manchester, VT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1461698
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 57 years on the register since a 1969 admission, Franklin B. Velie ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 98% of the currently-active bar.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Franklin B. Velie is registered as bar number 1461698 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Franklin Velie, located in Manchester, VT, ZIP 05255. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Franklin B. Velie sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Franklin B. Velie's 57 years since admission in 1969. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Franklin compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Franklin B. Velie is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1461698
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Franklin Velie
- City
- Manchester, VT
- ZIP Code
- 05255
- Phone
- (802) 362-0726
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Franklin B. Velie's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Franklin B. Velie's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franklin Velie licensed?
Franklin Velie is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Franklin B. Velie admitted to the bar?
Franklin B. Velie's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Franklin B. Velie go to law school?
Franklin B. Velie attended HARVARD.
What company does Franklin B. Velie work for?
Franklin B. Velie is associated with Franklin Velie in Manchester, VT.
Is Franklin B. Velie in good standing?
Yes, Franklin B. Velie 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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