New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt
Vanderbilt Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2924595
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2924595 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIV (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt 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 Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt Univ's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt Univ's 16 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2924595
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 558-3370
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt'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 Friestedt licensed?
Matthew Friestedt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt admitted to the bar?
Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt go to law school?
Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt attended VANDERBILT UNIV.
What company does Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt work for?
Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Metcalfe Friestedt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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