New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Philip Leonard Colbran
David Derham School Of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Pine Plains, NY. 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
- 2130532
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Philip Leonard Colbran 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"
- #6 of 8
- by tenure in Pine Plains office peers
- Law school
- David Derham School Of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2130532 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Philip Leonard Colbran, 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 L Colbran Esq, located in Pine Plains, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12567. Educational background: David Derham School of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Philip Leonard Colbran 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 Leonard Colbran'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Pine Plains, NY office peers
In the small Pine Plains, NY cohort (8 with admission years), Philip Leonard Colbran ranks #6 by tenure. See the Pine Plains attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Pine Plains
- Hollis Anne Bart admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Steven Alfred Neil admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Michael Lischin admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Alan J. Schnurman admitted 1972 · 54 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
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
- 2130532
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip L Colbran Esq
- City
- Pine Plains, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12567
- Phone
- (917) 797-8819
Education
David Derham School of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Leonard Colbran'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.
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Pine Plains, 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 Leonard Colbran 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 Colbran licensed?
Philip Colbran is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Leonard Colbran admitted to the bar?
Philip Leonard Colbran's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Philip Leonard Colbran go to law school?
Philip Leonard Colbran attended David Derham School of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.
What company does Philip Leonard Colbran work for?
Philip Leonard Colbran is associated with Philip L Colbran Esq in Pine Plains, NY.
Is Philip Leonard Colbran in good standing?
Yes, Philip Leonard Colbran 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.
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