New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jeffrey Scott Tanen
Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2160596
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Jeffrey Scott Tanen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2160596 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jeffrey Scott Tanen, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Jeffrey Scott Tanen still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Jeffrey Scott Tanen's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Jeffrey compares to fellow Rutgers alumni
Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Scott Tanen is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Rutgers alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 638 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
Rutgers's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2160596
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 859-8649
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Scott Tanen'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 Jeffrey Tanen licensed?
Jeffrey Tanen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Scott Tanen admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Scott Tanen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Jeffrey Scott Tanen go to law school?
Jeffrey Scott Tanen attended RUTGERS.
What company does Jeffrey Scott Tanen work for?
Jeffrey Scott Tanen is associated with Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jeffrey Scott Tanen in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Scott Tanen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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