New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Daniel Benjamin Berkson

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1953
Admitted
73
Years in bar
1117738
NY reg #

The record in one line

Daniel Benjamin Berkson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1953 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

73 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Columbia

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Year admitted
1953
73 years
Law school
Columbia
48.8% active rate
Registration
1117738
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Daniel Benjamin Berkson is registered as bar number 1117738 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 73 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,610 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Daniel compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,448 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Daniel Benjamin Berkson is longer-tenured than 99%.

73 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,448 NY-registered alumni of this school

73 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,448 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

Columbia's active-bar rate

Of Columbia's 5,610 alumni in the New York register, 48.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Columbia alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%48.8%
Columbia alumni, active-bar rate

The 1953 admission class today

Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 0.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1953 class 67.2% 0.9% ▼ -98.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1953 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1117738
Year Admitted
1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Daniel Benjamin Berkson's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

Daniel Benjamin Berkson is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Daniel Berkson licensed?

Daniel Berkson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Daniel Benjamin Berkson admitted to the bar?

Daniel Benjamin Berkson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.

Where did Daniel Benjamin Berkson go to law school?

Daniel Benjamin Berkson attended COLUMBIA.

Is Daniel Benjamin Berkson in good standing?

Not currently, Daniel Benjamin Berkson's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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