New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lisa Elaine Cleary
Duke Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1993344
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lisa Elaine Cleary has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lisa Elaine Cleary has carried New York bar registration 1993344 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIV (42 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Lisa Elaine Cleary 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
Lisa Elaine Cleary's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 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
Duke Univ's active-bar rate
Of Duke Univ's 42 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1993344
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 336-2159
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lisa Elaine Cleary'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 Lisa Cleary licensed?
Lisa Cleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lisa Elaine Cleary admitted to the bar?
Lisa Elaine Cleary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Lisa Elaine Cleary go to law school?
Lisa Elaine Cleary attended DUKE UNIV.
What company does Lisa Elaine Cleary work for?
Lisa Elaine Cleary is associated with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, NY.
Is Lisa Elaine Cleary in good standing?
Yes, Lisa Elaine Cleary holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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