New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Barbara Ruth Kessler

Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 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.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2557411
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Barbara Ruth Kessler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2557411
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2557411 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Barbara Ruth Kessler, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Barbara Ruth Kessler still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Barbara Ruth Kessler's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Barbara compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni

Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Barbara Ruth Kessler is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 6% higher than 94% of 984 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 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2557411
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10020
Phone
(212) 332-8840

Education

BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Barbara Ruth Kessler'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

Barbara Ruth Kessler'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 Barbara Kessler licensed?

Barbara Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Barbara Ruth Kessler admitted to the bar?

Barbara Ruth Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Barbara Ruth Kessler go to law school?

Barbara Ruth Kessler attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.

What company does Barbara Ruth Kessler work for?

Barbara Ruth Kessler is associated with Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP in New York, NY.

Is Barbara Ruth Kessler in good standing?

Yes, Barbara Ruth Kessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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