New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Benjamin Robert Unger
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Boston, MA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5517594
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Benjamin Robert Unger has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5517594 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Robert Unger, currently in active 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 Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale And Dorr LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02109. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Robert Unger is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Benjamin Robert Unger sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Benjamin compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Robert Unger is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,996 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
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5517594
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale And Dorr LLP
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02109
- Phone
- (617) 526-6577
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Robert Unger'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.
Other Attorneys at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale And Dorr LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Boston, MA
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Benjamin Robert Unger with similar attorneys in Boston.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Benjamin Robert Unger'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 Unger licensed?
Benjamin Unger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Robert Unger admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Robert Unger has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Benjamin Robert Unger go to law school?
Benjamin Robert Unger attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Benjamin Robert Unger work for?
Benjamin Robert Unger is associated with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale And Dorr LLP in Boston, MA.
Is Benjamin Robert Unger in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Robert Unger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.