New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Simeon George Papacostas
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4715371
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Simeon George Papacostas has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington University St. Louis School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Simeon George Papacostas carries New York bar registration 4715371, an established, active practitioner in 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 Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Washington University St. Louis School of Law (876 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Simeon George Papacostas remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Simeon George Papacostas was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Simeon compares to fellow Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Among the 825 Washington University St. Louis School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Simeon George Papacostas is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 825 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 19% higher than 81% of 825 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
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington University St. Louis School Of Law's 876 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4715371
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 624-6360
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Simeon George Papacostas's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simeon Papacostas licensed?
Simeon Papacostas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Simeon George Papacostas admitted to the bar?
Simeon George Papacostas was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Simeon George Papacostas go to law school?
Simeon George Papacostas attended Washington University St. Louis School of Law.
What company does Simeon George Papacostas work for?
Simeon George Papacostas is associated with Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Chicago, IL.
Is Simeon George Papacostas in good standing?
Yes, Simeon George Papacostas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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