New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Geraldine Reed Brown
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Montclair, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1253939
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Geraldine Reed Brown carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #8 of 189
- by tenure in Montclair office peers
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Geraldine Reed Brown is registered as bar number 1253939 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 The Reed-Brown Consulting Group, located in Montclair, NJ, ZIP 07042. Educational background: HARVARD (7,219 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.
Tenure among Montclair, NJ office peers
Geraldine Reed Brown is toward the newer end of Montclair, NJ's NY register cohort: #8 of 189 by years since admission. See the Montclair attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 189
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Montclair
- Steven Lawrence Miller admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Margaret Kent Brooks admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Ronald Wellington Brown admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- John L. Leporati admitted 1973 · 53 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Geraldine compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Geraldine Reed Brown is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 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 · August 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1253939
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Reed-Brown Consulting Group
- City
- Montclair, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07042
- Phone
- (973) 509-8243
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Geraldine Reed Brown'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
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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Geraldine Reed Brown 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 Geraldine Brown licensed?
Geraldine Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Geraldine Reed Brown admitted to the bar?
Geraldine Reed Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Geraldine Reed Brown go to law school?
Geraldine Reed Brown attended HARVARD.
What company does Geraldine Reed Brown work for?
Geraldine Reed Brown is associated with The Reed-Brown Consulting Group in Montclair, NJ.
Is Geraldine Reed Brown in good standing?
No, Geraldine Reed Brown carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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