New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Newark, NJ. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5867080
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Benjamin Thayer Van Meter has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5867080 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Thayer Van Meter, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter 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
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Benjamin Thayer Van Meter sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Thayer Van Meter is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 77% higher than 23% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5867080
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 424-8978
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter'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 Van Meter licensed?
Benjamin Van Meter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Thayer Van Meter admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Benjamin Thayer Van Meter go to law school?
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Benjamin Thayer Van Meter work for?
Benjamin Thayer Van Meter is associated with New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender in Newark, NJ.
Is Benjamin Thayer Van Meter in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Thayer Van Meter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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