New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Charles Michael Adelman

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1374966
NY reg #

The record in one line

Charles Michael Adelman has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell Law School
75.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1374966
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Charles Michael Adelman has carried New York bar registration 1374966 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

Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, Charles Michael Adelman 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

Charles Michael Adelman's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Charles compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Charles Michael Adelman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 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

0%100%New York avg66%75.4%
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1374966
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Charles Michael Adelman'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.

Before you rely on this record

Charles Michael Adelman'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 Charles Adelman licensed?

Charles Adelman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Charles Michael Adelman admitted to the bar?

Charles Michael Adelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Charles Michael Adelman go to law school?

Charles Michael Adelman attended Cornell Law School.

Is Charles Michael Adelman in good standing?

Yes, Charles Michael Adelman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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