New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 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.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1820497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii has carried New York bar registration 1820497 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 Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Eric Gerard Waxman Iii 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
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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
How Eric compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Eric Gerard Waxman Iii is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1820497
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 504-6000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii'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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Eric Gerard Waxman Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eric Waxman licensed?
Eric Waxman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric Gerard Waxman Iii admitted to the bar?
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Eric Gerard Waxman Iii go to law school?
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Eric Gerard Waxman Iii work for?
Eric Gerard Waxman Iii is associated with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY.
Is Eric Gerard Waxman Iii in good standing?
Yes, Eric Gerard Waxman Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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