New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Adam Benjamin Silverman

Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New Haven, CT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2011
Admitted
15
Years in bar
4945192
NY reg #

The record in one line

Adam Benjamin Silverman has held an active New York bar license for 15 years — admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

15 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2011
15 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4945192
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Adam Benjamin Silverman is registered as bar number 4945192 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2011, representing roughly 15 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Wiggin & Dana LLP, located in New Haven, CT, ZIP 06510. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Adam Benjamin Silverman was admitted in 2011, giving 15 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.

15 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Adam compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Among the 3,556 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Adam Benjamin Silverman is longer-tenured than 76% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

15 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni

Years since admission — 3,556 NY-registered alumni of this school

15 Top 24% higher than 76% of 3,556 fellow alumni

0–5: 1,179 fellow alumni (33%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,126 fellow alumni (32%). Below this entry. 10–15: 399 fellow alumni (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 346 fellow alumni (10%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 283 fellow alumni (8%). Above this entry. 25–30: 223 fellow alumni (6%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4945192
Year Admitted
2011 (15 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Wiggin & Dana LLP
City
New Haven, CT
ZIP Code
06510
Phone
(203) 498-4411

Education

Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Adam Benjamin Silverman'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.

Other Attorneys at Wiggin & Dana LLP

Ariela Claudia Anhalt Currently registered Robert William Benjamin Currently registered Daniel Lloyd Daniels Currently registered Francis Joseph Duffin Currently registered Amanda Christine Farrish Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
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Nearby Attorneys in New Haven, CT

Maureen Louise Abell Currently registered Elizabeth Katherine Acee Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Margaret Adler Currently registered Muneer Iftikhar Ahmad Currently registered Steven Robert Alquesta Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday

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Adam Benjamin Silverman is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Adam Silverman licensed?

Adam Silverman is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Adam Benjamin Silverman admitted to the bar?

Adam Benjamin Silverman was admitted to the bar in 2011.

Where did Adam Benjamin Silverman go to law school?

Adam Benjamin Silverman attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.

What company does Adam Benjamin Silverman work for?

Adam Benjamin Silverman is associated with Wiggin & Dana LLP in New Haven, CT.

Is Adam Benjamin Silverman in good standing?

Yes, Adam Benjamin Silverman has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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