New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 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.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1251909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler has carried New York bar registration 1251909 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, 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: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Fredric Lawrence Altschuler 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
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 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 Fredric compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Fredric Lawrence Altschuler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1251909
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10281
- Phone
- (212) 504-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler'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 Fredric Altschuler licensed?
Fredric Altschuler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Fredric Lawrence Altschuler admitted to the bar?
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Fredric Lawrence Altschuler go to law school?
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Fredric Lawrence Altschuler work for?
Fredric Lawrence Altschuler is associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY.
Is Fredric Lawrence Altschuler in good standing?
Yes, Fredric Lawrence Altschuler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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