New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Clifford Fred Zelen
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Great Neck, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1996602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clifford Fred Zelen has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clifford Fred Zelen has carried New York bar registration 1996602 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ross Legan Rosenberg Zelen & Flaks, LLP, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11023. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Clifford Fred Zelen 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
Clifford Fred Zelen's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Clifford compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Clifford Fred Zelen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,546 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1996602
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ross Legan Rosenberg Zelen & Flaks, LLP
- City
- Great Neck, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11023
- Phone
- (917) 693-0556
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clifford Fred Zelen'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 Clifford Zelen licensed?
Clifford Zelen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clifford Fred Zelen admitted to the bar?
Clifford Fred Zelen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Clifford Fred Zelen go to law school?
Clifford Fred Zelen attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Clifford Fred Zelen work for?
Clifford Fred Zelen is associated with Ross Legan Rosenberg Zelen & Flaks, LLP in Great Neck, NY.
Is Clifford Fred Zelen in good standing?
Yes, Clifford Fred Zelen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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