New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Dennis Jay Drebsky
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1181007
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dennis Jay Drebsky has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dennis Jay Drebsky has carried New York bar registration 1181007 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 Nixon Peabody LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Dennis Jay Drebsky 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
Dennis Jay Drebsky's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Dennis compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Dennis Jay Drebsky is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1181007
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nixon Peabody LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (917) 842-8236
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dennis Jay Drebsky'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 Dennis Drebsky licensed?
Dennis Drebsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dennis Jay Drebsky admitted to the bar?
Dennis Jay Drebsky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Dennis Jay Drebsky go to law school?
Dennis Jay Drebsky attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Dennis Jay Drebsky work for?
Dennis Jay Drebsky is associated with Nixon Peabody LLP in New York, NY.
Is Dennis Jay Drebsky in good standing?
Yes, Dennis Jay Drebsky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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