New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
George R. Mesires
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2693281
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, George R. Mesires ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2693281 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to George R. Mesires, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, George R. Mesires 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 George R. Mesires's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 George compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, George R. Mesires is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2693281
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 356-5101
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George R. Mesires'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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George R. Mesires'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 George Mesires licensed?
George Mesires is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George R. Mesires admitted to the bar?
George R. Mesires's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did George R. Mesires go to law school?
George R. Mesires attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does George R. Mesires work for?
George R. Mesires is associated with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is George R. Mesires in good standing?
Yes, George R. Mesires 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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