New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Simon Brian Purnell
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Corpus Christi, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4719639
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Simon Brian Purnell 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
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Simon Brian Purnell carries New York bar registration 4719639, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Griffin Purnell, LLC, located in Corpus Christi, TX, ZIP 78412. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (181 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Simon Brian Purnell 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
Simon Brian Purnell 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 Simon compares to fellow South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Simon Brian Purnell is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 47% higher than 53% of 135 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
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
South Texas College 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
- 4719639
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Griffin Purnell, LLC
- City
- Corpus Christi, TX
- ZIP Code
- 78412
- Phone
- (361) 262-1776
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Simon Brian Purnell'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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Simon Brian Purnell's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simon Purnell licensed?
Simon Purnell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Simon Brian Purnell admitted to the bar?
Simon Brian Purnell was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Simon Brian Purnell go to law school?
Simon Brian Purnell attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does Simon Brian Purnell work for?
Simon Brian Purnell is associated with Griffin Purnell, LLC in Corpus Christi, TX.
Is Simon Brian Purnell in good standing?
Yes, Simon Brian Purnell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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