New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Benjamin Michael Mcadams
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4235453
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Benjamin Michael Mcadams carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2004 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Benjamin Michael Mcadams is registered as bar number 4235453 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
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 Benjamin compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Michael Mcadams is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4235453
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4345
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Michael Mcadams'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
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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Benjamin Michael Mcadams 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 Benjamin Mcadams licensed?
Benjamin Mcadams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Michael Mcadams admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Michael Mcadams was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Benjamin Michael Mcadams go to law school?
Benjamin Michael Mcadams attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Benjamin Michael Mcadams work for?
Benjamin Michael Mcadams is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York, NY.
Is Benjamin Michael Mcadams in good standing?
No, Benjamin Michael Mcadams 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.
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