New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Mary Lynn Brienza
Suffolk University Boston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Old Lyme, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1741339
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mary Lynn Brienza has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University Boston
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mary Lynn Brienza has carried New York bar registration 1741339 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Old Lyme, CT, ZIP 06371. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON (14 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Mary Lynn Brienza 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
Mary Lynn Brienza's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Suffolk University Boston's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Boston's 14 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1741339
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Old Lyme, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06371
- Phone
- (914) 374-3620
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mary Lynn Brienza's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure Suffolk University Boston alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1981 .
Same admission year (1981), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1981 whose listed office city differs from Old Lyme, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Mary Lynn Brienza with the closest admission year to 1981. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mary Brienza licensed?
Mary Brienza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mary Lynn Brienza admitted to the bar?
Mary Lynn Brienza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Mary Lynn Brienza go to law school?
Mary Lynn Brienza attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON.
Is Mary Lynn Brienza in good standing?
Yes, Mary Lynn Brienza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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