New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Philip Ellis Foster
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1659382
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Philip Ellis Foster carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Philip Ellis Foster is registered as bar number 1659382 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 E. Foster, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10028. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Philip compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Philip Ellis Foster is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1659382
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip E. Foster
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10028
- Phone
- (212) 988-3306
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Ellis Foster's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Philip Ellis Foster carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philip Foster licensed?
Philip Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Ellis Foster admitted to the bar?
Philip Ellis Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Philip Ellis Foster go to law school?
Philip Ellis Foster attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Philip Ellis Foster work for?
Philip Ellis Foster is associated with Philip E. Foster in New York, NY.
Is Philip Ellis Foster in good standing?
No, Philip Ellis Foster carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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