New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Deborah Watarz
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Boca Raton, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1145473
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Deborah Watarz has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Deborah Watarz has carried New York bar registration 1145473 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 Deborah A. Watarz Esq., located in Boca Raton, FL, ZIP 33433. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Deborah Watarz 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
Deborah Watarz's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Deborah compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Deborah Watarz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1145473
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Deborah A. Watarz Esq.
- City
- Boca Raton, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33433
- Phone
- (561) 994-8830
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah Watarz'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 Deborah Watarz licensed?
Deborah Watarz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah Watarz admitted to the bar?
Deborah Watarz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Deborah Watarz go to law school?
Deborah Watarz attended NYU.
What company does Deborah Watarz work for?
Deborah Watarz is associated with Deborah A. Watarz Esq. in Boca Raton, FL.
Is Deborah Watarz in good standing?
Yes, Deborah Watarz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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