New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Mushfique Shams Billah
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4986881
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Mushfique Shams Billah has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4986881 on the New York register belongs to Mushfique Shams Billah, currently in active 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 Barnes & Thornburg LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Mushfique Shams Billah is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Mushfique Shams Billah sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Mushfique compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 261 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Mushfique Shams Billah is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 261 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 87% higher than 13% of 261 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4986881
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 746-2037
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mushfique Shams Billah'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 Mushfique Billah licensed?
Mushfique Billah is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mushfique Shams Billah admitted to the bar?
Mushfique Shams Billah has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Mushfique Shams Billah go to law school?
Mushfique Shams Billah attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Mushfique Shams Billah work for?
Mushfique Shams Billah is associated with Barnes & Thornburg LLP in New York, NY.
Is Mushfique Shams Billah in good standing?
Yes, Mushfique Shams Billah 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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