New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Graham Van Buren Phillips

Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Charlotte, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2548618
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Graham Van Buren Phillips ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse University
56.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2548618
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2548618 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Graham Van Buren Phillips, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Fisher Phillips LLP, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Graham Van Buren Phillips 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 Graham Van Buren Phillips's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Graham compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni

Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Graham Van Buren Phillips is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Syracuse University alumni

Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,151 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

0%100%New York avg66%56.9%
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2548618
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Fisher Phillips LLP
ZIP Code
28202
Phone
(704) 778-4166

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Graham Van Buren Phillips'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Graham Van Buren Phillips'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 Graham Phillips licensed?

Graham Phillips is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Graham Van Buren Phillips admitted to the bar?

Graham Van Buren Phillips's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Graham Van Buren Phillips go to law school?

Graham Van Buren Phillips attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Graham Van Buren Phillips work for?

Graham Van Buren Phillips is associated with Fisher Phillips LLP in Charlotte, NC.

Is Graham Van Buren Phillips in good standing?

Yes, Graham Van Buren Phillips holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.