New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Ari Howard Benjamin

Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2174662
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ari Howard Benjamin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Hofstra

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2174662
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ari Howard Benjamin is registered as bar number 2174662 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Kpmg, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10154. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Ari compares to fellow Hofstra alumni

Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Ari Howard Benjamin is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Hofstra alumni

Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,307 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 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2174662
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Kpmg
County
New York
ZIP Code
10154
Phone
(212) 872-7786

Education

HOFSTRA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ari Howard Benjamin's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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

Ari Howard Benjamin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ari Benjamin licensed?

Ari Benjamin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ari Howard Benjamin admitted to the bar?

Ari Howard Benjamin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Ari Howard Benjamin go to law school?

Ari Howard Benjamin attended HOFSTRA.

What company does Ari Howard Benjamin work for?

Ari Howard Benjamin is associated with Kpmg in New York, NY.

Is Ari Howard Benjamin in good standing?

No, Ari Howard Benjamin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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