New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Andrew Jay Schiff

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1461870
NY reg #

The record in one line

Andrew Jay Schiff has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

53 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1461870
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Andrew Jay Schiff has carried New York bar registration 1461870 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Offit Kurman, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10606. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 53 years, Andrew Jay Schiff 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

Andrew Jay Schiff's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

53 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

53 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 Andrew compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Andrew Jay Schiff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

53 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1461870
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Offit Kurman
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10606
Phone
(914) 461-1650

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Andrew Jay Schiff's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
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

Andrew Jay Schiff'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 Andrew Schiff licensed?

Andrew Schiff is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Andrew Jay Schiff admitted to the bar?

Andrew Jay Schiff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Andrew Jay Schiff go to law school?

Andrew Jay Schiff attended HARVARD.

What company does Andrew Jay Schiff work for?

Andrew Jay Schiff is associated with Offit Kurman in White Plains, NY.

Is Andrew Jay Schiff in good standing?

Yes, Andrew Jay Schiff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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