New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Neil J. Barr
Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 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.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3959699
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Neil J. Barr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3959699 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Neil J. Barr, 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN (1,617 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Neil J. Barr 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 Neil J. Barr's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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 Neil compares to fellow Georgetown alumni
Among the 931 Georgetown graduates in the New York register, Neil J. Barr is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Georgetown alumni
Years since admission - 931 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 57% higher than 43% 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 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3959699
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4125
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neil J. Barr'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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Neil J. Barr'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 Neil Barr licensed?
Neil Barr is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neil J. Barr admitted to the bar?
Neil J. Barr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Neil J. Barr go to law school?
Neil J. Barr attended GEORGETOWN.
What company does Neil J. Barr work for?
Neil J. Barr is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Neil J. Barr in good standing?
Yes, Neil J. Barr 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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