New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Gilbert Seymour Edelson

Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1955. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1955
Admitted
71
Years in bar
1039072
NY reg #

The record in one line

Gilbert Seymour Edelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1955 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

71 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Columbia Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Year admitted
1955
71 years
Law school
Columbia Law School
78.3% active rate
Registration
1039072
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Gilbert Seymour Edelson is registered as bar number 1039072 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 71 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (11,650 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Gilbert compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni

Among the 4,784 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Gilbert Seymour Edelson is longer-tenured than 99%.

71 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,784 NY-registered alumni of this school

71 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,784 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Columbia Law School's active-bar rate

Of Columbia Law School's 11,650 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%78.3%
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1955 admission class today

Of the 1,442 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 2.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1955 class 67.2% 2.1% ▼ -96.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1955 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1039072
Year Admitted
1955 (71 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Gilbert Seymour Edelson's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Gilbert Seymour Edelson is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gilbert Edelson licensed?

Gilbert Edelson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Gilbert Seymour Edelson admitted to the bar?

Gilbert Seymour Edelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1955.

Where did Gilbert Seymour Edelson go to law school?

Gilbert Seymour Edelson attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.

Is Gilbert Seymour Edelson in good standing?

Not currently, Gilbert Seymour Edelson's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.