New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Edward M. Adams
Widener University Delaware Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Fairfield, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 3074077
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward M. Adams has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University Delaware Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward M. Adams has carried New York bar registration 3074077 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 Adams & Associates, located in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06824. Educational background: Widener University Delaware Law School (347 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Edward M. Adams 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
Edward M. Adams's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 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 Edward compares to fellow Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Among the 272 Widener University Delaware Law School graduates in the New York register, Edward M. Adams is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Years since admission - 272 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 272 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
Widener University Delaware Law School's active-bar rate
Of Widener University Delaware Law School's 347 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University Delaware Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3074077
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Adams & Associates
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06824
- Phone
- (203) 803-3793
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward M. Adams'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 Edward Adams licensed?
Edward Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward M. Adams admitted to the bar?
Edward M. Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Edward M. Adams go to law school?
Edward M. Adams attended Widener University Delaware Law School.
What company does Edward M. Adams work for?
Edward M. Adams is associated with Adams & Associates in Fairfield, CT.
Is Edward M. Adams in good standing?
Yes, Edward M. Adams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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