New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Herbert M. Wachtell
Nyu/Harvard Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 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.
- 1955
- Admitted
- 71
- Years in bar
- 1159870
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Herbert M. Wachtell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Nyu/Harvard Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Herbert M. Wachtell is registered as bar number 1159870 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU/HARVARD UNIV.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
The 1955 admission class today
Of the 1,442 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1955, 2.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1159870
- Year Admitted
- 1955 (71 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 403-1000
Education
NYU/HARVARD UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Herbert M. Wachtell's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Herbert M. Wachtell is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herbert Wachtell licensed?
Herbert Wachtell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Herbert M. Wachtell admitted to the bar?
Herbert M. Wachtell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1955.
Where did Herbert M. Wachtell go to law school?
Herbert M. Wachtell attended NYU/HARVARD UNIV.
What company does Herbert M. Wachtell work for?
Herbert M. Wachtell is associated with Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz in New York, NY.
Is Herbert M. Wachtell in good standing?
Not currently, Herbert M. Wachtell's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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