New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Patrick Francis Bright
George Wash U Dc alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1674902
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrick Francis Bright has held an active New York bar license for 57 years — admitted in 1969, longer-tenured than 98% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Wash U Dc
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrick Francis Bright is registered as bar number 1674902 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1969, representing roughly 57 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wagner Anderson & Bright PC, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90064. Educational background: GEORGE WASH U DC, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Patrick Francis Bright was admitted in 1969, giving 57 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1674902
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wagner Anderson & Bright PC
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90064
- Phone
- (213) 700-6637
Education
GEORGE WASH U DC
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Patrick Francis Bright's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Patrick Bright licensed?
Patrick Bright is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Patrick Francis Bright admitted to the bar?
Patrick Francis Bright was admitted to the bar in 1969.
Where did Patrick Francis Bright go to law school?
Patrick Francis Bright attended GEORGE WASH U DC.
What company does Patrick Francis Bright work for?
Patrick Francis Bright is associated with Wagner Anderson & Bright PC in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Patrick Francis Bright in good standing?
Yes, Patrick Francis Bright has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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