New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Philip B. Whitcomb

California Western Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2034866
NY reg #

The record in one line

Philip B. Whitcomb's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1986 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
California Western Sch

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
California Western Sch
57.1% active rate
Registration
2034866
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Philip B. Whitcomb is registered as bar number 2034866 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCH (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

California Western Sch's active-bar rate

Of California Western Sch's 7 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%57.1%
California Western Sch alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
2034866
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Philip B. Whitcomb's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Philip B. Whitcomb with the closest admission year to 1986. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Philip B. Whitcomb's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philip Whitcomb licensed?

Philip Whitcomb is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Philip B. Whitcomb admitted to the bar?

Philip B. Whitcomb's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Philip B. Whitcomb go to law school?

Philip B. Whitcomb attended CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCH.

Is Philip B. Whitcomb in good standing?

Philip B. Whitcomb's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.