New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Virginia Hudson Phifer

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Brookfield, CT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1809961
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 44 years on the register since a 1982 admission, Virginia Hudson Phifer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.

44 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Law School
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1809961
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Virginia Hudson Phifer is registered as bar number 1809961 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Brookfield, CT, ZIP 06804. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Virginia Hudson Phifer sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Virginia Hudson Phifer's 44 years since admission in 1982. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

44 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Virginia compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Virginia Hudson Phifer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

44 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1809961
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
06804
Phone
(602) 791-5169

Education

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Virginia Hudson Phifer's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Virginia Hudson Phifer'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 Virginia Phifer licensed?

Virginia Phifer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Virginia Hudson Phifer admitted to the bar?

Virginia Hudson Phifer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Virginia Hudson Phifer go to law school?

Virginia Hudson Phifer attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

Is Virginia Hudson Phifer in good standing?

Yes, Virginia Hudson Phifer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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