New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Philip R. Brown
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Durango, CO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2147940
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Philip R. Brown ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 7
- by tenure in Durango office peers
- Law school
- Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2147940 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Philip R. Brown, 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 Philip R. Brown, located in Durango, CO, ZIP 81301. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (358 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Philip R. Brown 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 Philip R. Brown's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Durango, CO office peers
In the small Durango, CO cohort (7 with admission years), Philip R. Brown ranks #4 by tenure. See the Durango attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 43rd
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Durango
- Richard Alan Jaye admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Dolores Kanski admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Kirk Bradley Carroll admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Thomas Patrick Dugan admitted 1976 · 50 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Philip compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Among the 309 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Philip R. Brown is longer-tenured than 99%.
39 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 309 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 309 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 · August 2026
Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 358 alumni in the New York register, 85.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2147940
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip R. Brown
- City
- Durango, CO
- ZIP Code
- 81301
- Phone
- (808) 349-8798
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip R. Brown'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
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.
Near-tenure Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Durango, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Philip R. Brown with the closest admission year to 1987. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philip Brown licensed?
Philip Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip R. Brown admitted to the bar?
Philip R. Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Philip R. Brown go to law school?
Philip R. Brown attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.
What company does Philip R. Brown work for?
Philip R. Brown is associated with Philip R. Brown in Durango, CO.
Is Philip R. Brown in good standing?
Yes, Philip R. Brown holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.