New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Frederick Fane Shantz
Syracuse University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Germantown, TN. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1845155
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Frederick Fane Shantz has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Frederick Fane Shantz has carried New York bar registration 1845155 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Germantown, TN, ZIP 38183. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (46 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Frederick Fane Shantz 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
Frederick Fane Shantz's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University Law School's 46 alumni in the New York register, 58.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1845155
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Germantown, TN
- ZIP Code
- 38183
- Phone
- (518) 727-7516
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Frederick Fane Shantz'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 Frederick Shantz licensed?
Frederick Shantz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Frederick Fane Shantz admitted to the bar?
Frederick Fane Shantz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Frederick Fane Shantz go to law school?
Frederick Fane Shantz attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
Is Frederick Fane Shantz in good standing?
Yes, Frederick Fane Shantz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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