New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Edward R. Adams

Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1648625
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edward R. Adams carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Rutgers University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Law school
Rutgers University
54.3% active rate
Registration
1648625
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edward R. Adams is registered as bar number 1648625 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (435 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Edward compares to fellow Rutgers University alumni

Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, Edward R. Adams is longer-tenured than 99%.

47 years vs. Rutgers University alumni

Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school

47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 236 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

Rutgers University's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers University's 435 alumni in the New York register, 54.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%54.3%
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 67.2% 53.9% ▼ -19.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1648625
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edward R. Adams's current status, "Disbarred", 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 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Edward R. Adams with the closest admission year to 1979. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Edward R. Adams carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edward Adams licensed?

Edward Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edward R. Adams admitted to the bar?

Edward R. Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Edward R. Adams go to law school?

Edward R. Adams attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.

Is Edward R. Adams in good standing?

No, Edward R. Adams carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.