New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Matthew Adam Ryen
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2794410
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Matthew Adam Ryen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2794410 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Adam Ryen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lacy Katzen LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC) (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Matthew Adam Ryen 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 Adam Ryen's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Among the 259 Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) graduates in the New York register, Matthew Adam Ryen is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni
Years since admission - 259 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 14% higher than 86% of 259 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
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc)'s 344 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America Columbus School Of Law (Dc) alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2794410
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lacy Katzen LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 324-5701
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Adam Ryen'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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Lacy Katzen LLP has been named in consumer complaints.
These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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Matthew Adam Ryen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Ryen licensed?
Matthew Ryen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Adam Ryen admitted to the bar?
Matthew Adam Ryen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Matthew Adam Ryen go to law school?
Matthew Adam Ryen attended Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (DC).
What company does Matthew Adam Ryen work for?
Matthew Adam Ryen is associated with Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Matthew Adam Ryen in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Adam Ryen 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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