New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas Neil Bernstein
Case Western Reserve University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Great Neck, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2821866
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Douglas Neil Bernstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2821866 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas Neil Bernstein, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11021. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (329 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Douglas Neil Bernstein still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Douglas Neil Bernstein's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Douglas compares to fellow Case Western Reserve University alumni
Among the 234 Case Western Reserve University graduates in the New York register, Douglas Neil Bernstein is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Case Western Reserve University alumni
Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 25% higher than 75% of 234 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
Case Western Reserve University's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve University's 329 alumni in the New York register, 72% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2821866
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Great Neck, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11021
- Phone
- (516) 515-1234
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Neil Bernstein'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 Douglas Bernstein licensed?
Douglas Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Neil Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Douglas Neil Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Douglas Neil Bernstein go to law school?
Douglas Neil Bernstein attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.
Is Douglas Neil Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Neil Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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