New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Patrick James Best
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Stroudsburg, PA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5451315
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Patrick James Best has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5451315 on the New York register belongs to Patrick James Best, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Arm Lawyers, located in Stroudsburg, PA, ZIP 18360. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pittsburgh School of Law (362 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Patrick James Best 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Patrick James Best sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 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 Patrick compares to fellow University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law alumni
Among the 316 University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Patrick James Best is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 54% higher than 46% of 316 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law's 362 alumni in the New York register, 81.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5451315
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arm Lawyers
- City
- Stroudsburg, PA
- ZIP Code
- 18360
- Phone
- (570) 424-6899
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick James Best'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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Patrick James Best'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 Patrick Best licensed?
Patrick Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick James Best admitted to the bar?
Patrick James Best has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Patrick James Best go to law school?
Patrick James Best attended University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
What company does Patrick James Best work for?
Patrick James Best is associated with Arm Lawyers in Stroudsburg, PA.
Is Patrick James Best in good standing?
Yes, Patrick James Best 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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