New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Elyse Becker Bernstein
St Johns School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Black Mountain, NC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1989870
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elyse Becker Bernstein has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elyse Becker Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 1989870 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Black Mountain, NC, ZIP 28711. Educational background: ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Elyse Becker Bernstein 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
Elyse Becker Bernstein's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1989870
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Black Mountain, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28711
- Phone
- (917) 716-8929
Education
ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elyse Becker 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 Elyse Bernstein licensed?
Elyse Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elyse Becker Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Elyse Becker Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Elyse Becker Bernstein go to law school?
Elyse Becker Bernstein attended ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Elyse Becker Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Elyse Becker Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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