New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Allen Philip Essner

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1049295
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 52 years on the register since a 1974 admission, Allen Philip Essner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1049295
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Allen Philip Essner is registered as bar number 1049295 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

Practice address is listed under Ferber Essner & Coller, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10165. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Allen Philip Essner 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 Allen Philip Essner's 52 years since admission in 1974. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Allen compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Allen Philip Essner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1049295
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Ferber Essner & Coller, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10165
Phone
(212) 944-2200

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Allen Philip Essner'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

Allen Philip Essner'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 Allen Essner licensed?

Allen Essner is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Allen Philip Essner admitted to the bar?

Allen Philip Essner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Allen Philip Essner go to law school?

Allen Philip Essner attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Allen Philip Essner work for?

Allen Philip Essner is associated with Ferber Essner & Coller, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Allen Philip Essner in good standing?

Yes, Allen Philip Essner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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