New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Phillip Michael Fries
Sunyab School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Williamsville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2423770
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Phillip Michael Fries ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #139 of 456
- by tenure in Williamsville office peers
- Law school
- Sunyab School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2423770 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Phillip Michael Fries, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Wendel Companies, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: SUNYAB SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Phillip Michael Fries 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 Phillip Michael Fries's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Williamsville, NY office peers
Most of the 456 NY-registered attorneys in Williamsville, NY outrank Phillip Michael Fries on tenure; this record sits at the 30th local percentile (rank #139). See the Williamsville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #139
- City cohort
- 456
- Local percentile
- 30th
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Williamsville
- Lisa J. Allen admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Elpiniki M. Bechakas admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Sean Artivilla Fitzgerald admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Yung Mo Kim admitted 1991 · 35 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.
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2423770
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Wendel Companies
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 688-0766
Education
SUNYAB SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Phillip Michael Fries'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 (1991), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phillip Fries licensed?
Phillip Fries is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Phillip Michael Fries admitted to the bar?
Phillip Michael Fries's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Phillip Michael Fries go to law school?
Phillip Michael Fries attended SUNYAB SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Phillip Michael Fries work for?
Phillip Michael Fries is associated with The Wendel Companies in Williamsville, NY.
Is Phillip Michael Fries in good standing?
Yes, Phillip Michael Fries 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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