New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Adam D. Amsterdam
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2027621
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Adam D. Amsterdam has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Adam D. Amsterdam has carried New York bar registration 2027621 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO (1,628 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Adam D. Amsterdam has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Adam D. Amsterdam's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Adam compares to fellow Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Adam D. Amsterdam is longer-tenured than 78%.
40 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,529 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 · August 2026
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2027621
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Adam D. Amsterdam's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Adam Amsterdam licensed?
Adam Amsterdam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Adam D. Amsterdam admitted to the bar?
Adam D. Amsterdam's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Adam D. Amsterdam go to law school?
Adam D. Amsterdam attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
Is Adam D. Amsterdam in good standing?
Yes, Adam D. Amsterdam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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