New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Noel Anne Ferris

Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1704089
NY reg #

The record in one line

Noel Anne Ferris has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

45 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo
Registration
1704089
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Noel Anne Ferris has carried New York bar registration 1704089 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 45 years, Noel Anne Ferris has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Noel Anne Ferris's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

45 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

How Noel compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Among the 1,525 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Noel Anne Ferris is longer-tenured than 99%.

45 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 1,525 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,525 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1704089
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Education

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Noel Anne Ferris's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Noel Anne Ferris'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 Noel Ferris licensed?

Noel Ferris is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Noel Anne Ferris admitted to the bar?

Noel Anne Ferris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Noel Anne Ferris go to law school?

Noel Anne Ferris attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

Is Noel Anne Ferris in good standing?

Yes, Noel Anne Ferris holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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