New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Hugh James Freund
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1398643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 55 years on the register since a 1971 admission, Hugh James Freund ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 98% of the currently-active bar.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Hugh James Freund is registered as bar number 1398643 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Hugh James Freund 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 Hugh James Freund's 55 years since admission in 1971. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 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 Hugh compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Hugh James Freund is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1398643
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 336-2370
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Hugh James Freund'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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Hugh James Freund'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 Hugh Freund licensed?
Hugh Freund is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hugh James Freund admitted to the bar?
Hugh James Freund's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Hugh James Freund go to law school?
Hugh James Freund attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Hugh James Freund work for?
Hugh James Freund is associated with Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Hugh James Freund in good standing?
Yes, Hugh James Freund 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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