New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Herbert Jay Stern
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961, registered office in Florham Park, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1961
- Admitted
- 65
- Years in bar
- 1815968
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Herbert Jay Stern has spent 65 years on the register since admission in 1961, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 65 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Herbert Jay Stern has carried New York bar registration 1815968 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 Stern Kilcullen & Rufolo LLC, located in Florham Park, NJ, ZIP 07932. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 65 years, Herbert Jay Stern 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
Herbert Jay Stern's 65 years since a 1961 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
65 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Herbert compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Herbert Jay Stern is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
65 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,214 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
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1961 admission class today
Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1815968
- Year Admitted
- 1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stern Kilcullen & Rufolo LLC
- City
- Florham Park, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07932
- Phone
- (973) 535-2600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Herbert Jay Stern'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 Herbert Stern licensed?
Herbert Stern is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Herbert Jay Stern admitted to the bar?
Herbert Jay Stern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.
Where did Herbert Jay Stern go to law school?
Herbert Jay Stern attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Herbert Jay Stern work for?
Herbert Jay Stern is associated with Stern Kilcullen & Rufolo LLC in Florham Park, NJ.
Is Herbert Jay Stern in good standing?
Yes, Herbert Jay Stern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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