New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bert Robbins Kiessling
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1378892
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bert Robbins Kiessling has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bert Robbins Kiessling has carried New York bar registration 1378892 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 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Bert Robbins Kiessling 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
Bert Robbins Kiessling's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Bert compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Bert Robbins Kiessling is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1378892
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 474-1000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bert Robbins Kiessling'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 Bert Kiessling licensed?
Bert Kiessling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bert Robbins Kiessling admitted to the bar?
Bert Robbins Kiessling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Bert Robbins Kiessling go to law school?
Bert Robbins Kiessling attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Bert Robbins Kiessling work for?
Bert Robbins Kiessling is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY.
Is Bert Robbins Kiessling in good standing?
Yes, Bert Robbins Kiessling holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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