New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz

Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956, registered office in Roseland, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1956
Admitted
70
Years in bar
2638047
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz has spent 70 years on the register since admission in 1956, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

70 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1956
70 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell University
43.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2638047
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz has carried New York bar registration 2638047 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross Llt, located in Roseland, NJ, ZIP 07068. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 70 years, Bernard Solomon Berkowitz 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

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz's 70 years since a 1956 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

70 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Bernard compares to fellow Cornell University alumni

Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, Bernard Solomon Berkowitz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

70 years vs. Cornell University alumni

Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school

70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 128 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Cornell University's active-bar rate

Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%43.1%
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1956 admission class today

Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1956 class 66.2% 4.6% ▼ -93.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1956 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2638047
Year Admitted
1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross Llt
ZIP Code
07068
Phone
(973) 325-7800

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz'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 Bernard Berkowitz licensed?

Bernard Berkowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bernard Solomon Berkowitz admitted to the bar?

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.

Where did Bernard Solomon Berkowitz go to law school?

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

What company does Bernard Solomon Berkowitz work for?

Bernard Solomon Berkowitz is associated with Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross Llt in Roseland, NJ.

Is Bernard Solomon Berkowitz in good standing?

Yes, Bernard Solomon Berkowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.