New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jill C. Lesser
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1196138
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jill C. Lesser has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jill C. Lesser has carried New York bar registration 1196138 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
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Jill C. Lesser 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
Jill C. Lesser's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jill compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Jill C. Lesser is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1196138
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 209-6357
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jill C. Lesser'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 Jill Lesser licensed?
Jill Lesser is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jill C. Lesser admitted to the bar?
Jill C. Lesser's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Jill C. Lesser go to law school?
Jill C. Lesser attended NYU.
Is Jill C. Lesser in good standing?
Yes, Jill C. Lesser 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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