New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew Richard Payne
Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in New Orleans, LA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4424180
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew Richard Payne has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew Richard Payne carries New York bar registration 4424180, an established, active practitioner 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 U.S. Attorney S Office, Eastern District Of Louisiana, located in New Orleans, LA, ZIP 70130. Educational background: GEORGETOWN (1,617 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Matthew Richard Payne remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Matthew Richard Payne was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Matthew compares to fellow Georgetown alumni
Among the 931 Georgetown graduates in the New York register, Matthew Richard Payne is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Georgetown alumni
Years since admission - 931 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 78% higher than 22% of 931 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
Georgetown's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown's 1,617 alumni in the New York register, 60.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4424180
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Attorney S Office, Eastern District Of Louisiana
- City
- New Orleans, LA
- ZIP Code
- 70130
- Phone
- (504) 680-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Richard Payne'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 Payne licensed?
Matthew Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Richard Payne admitted to the bar?
Matthew Richard Payne was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Matthew Richard Payne go to law school?
Matthew Richard Payne attended GEORGETOWN.
What company does Matthew Richard Payne work for?
Matthew Richard Payne is associated with U.S. Attorney S Office, Eastern District Of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA.
Is Matthew Richard Payne in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Richard Payne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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