New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gerard Dominick Desantis
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1114909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gerard Dominick Desantis has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gerard Dominick Desantis has carried New York bar registration 1114909 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 The De Santis Law Firm PLLC, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Gerard Dominick Desantis 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
Gerard Dominick Desantis's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gerard compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Gerard Dominick Desantis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,735 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
Brooklyn's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1114909
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- The De Santis Law Firm PLLC
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (516) 739-1000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerard Dominick Desantis'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 Gerard Desantis licensed?
Gerard Desantis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerard Dominick Desantis admitted to the bar?
Gerard Dominick Desantis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Gerard Dominick Desantis go to law school?
Gerard Dominick Desantis attended BROOKLYN.
What company does Gerard Dominick Desantis work for?
Gerard Dominick Desantis is associated with The De Santis Law Firm PLLC in Smithtown, NY.
Is Gerard Dominick Desantis in good standing?
Yes, Gerard Dominick Desantis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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