New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Benjamin Stephen Bilus

Boston University School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1305069
NY reg #

The record in one line

Benjamin Stephen Bilus has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

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

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Law school
Boston University School
Registration
1305069
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Benjamin Stephen Bilus has carried New York bar registration 1305069 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

Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 51 years, Benjamin Stephen Bilus 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

Benjamin Stephen Bilus's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

51 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 67.2% 47.1% ▼ -29.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1305069
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Benjamin Stephen Bilus's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Benjamin Stephen Bilus with the closest admission year to 1975. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Benjamin Stephen Bilus'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 Benjamin Bilus licensed?

Benjamin Bilus is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Benjamin Stephen Bilus admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Stephen Bilus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Benjamin Stephen Bilus go to law school?

Benjamin Stephen Bilus attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.

Is Benjamin Stephen Bilus in good standing?

Yes, Benjamin Stephen Bilus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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