New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Chirag Minesh Desai

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2020
Admitted
6
Years in bar
5786041
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2020, Chirag Minesh Desai has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

6 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania 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
2020
6 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School
77.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5786041
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5786041 on the New York register belongs to Chirag Minesh Desai, 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 Verizon Communications Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Chirag Minesh Desai 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

6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Chirag Minesh Desai sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

6 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

6 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Chirag compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Chirag Minesh Desai is longer-tenured than 11% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

6 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school

6 Top 89% higher than 11% of 1,518 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.9%
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2020 admission class today

Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years2020 class 66.2% 74.8% ▲ +13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2020 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5786041
Year Admitted
2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Verizon Communications Inc.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(646) 265-9033

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Chirag Minesh Desai'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

Chirag Minesh Desai'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 Chirag Desai licensed?

Chirag Desai is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Chirag Minesh Desai admitted to the bar?

Chirag Minesh Desai has been on the New York bar register since 2020.

Where did Chirag Minesh Desai go to law school?

Chirag Minesh Desai attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.

What company does Chirag Minesh Desai work for?

Chirag Minesh Desai is associated with Verizon Communications Inc. in New York, NY.

Is Chirag Minesh Desai in good standing?

Yes, Chirag Minesh Desai holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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