New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Benjamin Gregory Clark
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1274588
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Benjamin Gregory Clark has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Benjamin Gregory Clark has carried New York bar registration 1274588 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 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Benjamin Gregory Clark 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 Gregory Clark's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Gregory Clark is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 fellow alumni
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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1274588
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (713) 276-7616
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Gregory Clark'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benjamin Clark licensed?
Benjamin Clark is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Gregory Clark admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Gregory Clark's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Benjamin Gregory Clark go to law school?
Benjamin Gregory Clark attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
What company does Benjamin Gregory Clark work for?
Benjamin Gregory Clark is associated with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Benjamin Gregory Clark in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Gregory Clark holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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