New York attorney record
Edward Harrison Best
Edward Harrison Best is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1540194, admitted in 1931. The current public license status is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Record of record is marked deceased.
This is a historical record retained from the official roster.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
95 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Edward Harrison Best |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 1540194 |
| License status | Deceased |
| Admission year | 1931 |
| Law school | ALBANY LAW SCHOOL 1930 |
| Business location | Not on record |
| Firm | Not on record |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Edward Harrison Best a licensed attorney in New York?
Edward Harrison Best is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 1540194. The current public license status of record is "Deceased" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Edward Harrison Best been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Edward Harrison Best's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Edward Harrison Best's bar number?
Edward Harrison Best's New York bar/registration number is 1540194, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Edward Harrison Best admitted to practice law?
Edward Harrison Best was admitted in 1931 — about 95 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL 1930.
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