New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jerome Bernard Kauff
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 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.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1621697
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jerome Bernard Kauff has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 64 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jerome Bernard Kauff has carried New York bar registration 1621697 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 Kauff Mcguire & Margolis LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 64 years, Jerome Bernard Kauff 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
Jerome Bernard Kauff's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
64 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
64 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 Jerome compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jerome Bernard Kauff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1621697
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kauff Mcguire & Margolis LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 644-1010
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jerome Bernard Kauff'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 Jerome Kauff licensed?
Jerome Kauff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jerome Bernard Kauff admitted to the bar?
Jerome Bernard Kauff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did Jerome Bernard Kauff go to law school?
Jerome Bernard Kauff attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Jerome Bernard Kauff work for?
Jerome Bernard Kauff is associated with Kauff Mcguire & Margolis LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jerome Bernard Kauff in good standing?
Yes, Jerome Bernard Kauff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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