New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Jay Brief
George Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 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.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1722784
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Jay Brief 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
- George Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Jay Brief has carried New York bar registration 1722784 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 Brief Carmen & Kleiman, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON (448 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Matthew Jay Brief 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
Matthew Jay Brief'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow George Washington alumni
Among the 317 George Washington graduates in the New York register, Matthew Jay Brief is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. George Washington alumni
Years since admission - 317 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 317 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
George Washington's active-bar rate
Of George Washington's 448 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1722784
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brief Carmen & Kleiman, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 832-5570
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Jay Brief'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 Matthew Brief licensed?
Matthew Brief is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Jay Brief admitted to the bar?
Matthew Jay Brief's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Matthew Jay Brief go to law school?
Matthew Jay Brief attended GEORGE WASHINGTON.
What company does Matthew Jay Brief work for?
Matthew Jay Brief is associated with Brief Carmen & Kleiman, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Matthew Jay Brief in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Jay Brief 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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