New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Walter Rice Brewster
Columbia Univ Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1925. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1925
- Admitted
- 101
- Years in bar
- 1252048
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Rice Brewster's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1925 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 101 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Columbia Univ Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Rice Brewster is registered as bar number 1252048 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 101 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV LAW SCHOOL.
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.
The 1925 admission class today
Of the 167 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1925, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1252048
- Year Admitted
- 1925 (101 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Rice Brewster'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
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 Walter Brewster licensed?
Walter Brewster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Rice Brewster admitted to the bar?
Walter Rice Brewster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1925.
Where did Walter Rice Brewster go to law school?
Walter Rice Brewster attended COLUMBIA UNIV LAW SCHOOL.
Is Walter Rice Brewster in good standing?
Walter Rice Brewster's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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