New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kazuhiko Otani
Soka Univ New York Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2968675
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Kazuhiko Otani ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Soka Univ New York Univ
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2968675 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kazuhiko Otani, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Otani & Partners, located in Tokyo 160-0004. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOKA UNIV NEW YORK UNIV.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Kazuhiko Otani 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 Kazuhiko Otani's 27 years since admission in 1999.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2968675
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Otani & Partners
- City
- Tokyo 160-0004
- Phone
- +81-3-5357-7521
Education
SOKA UNIV NEW YORK UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kazuhiko Otani's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Otani & Partners
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kazuhiko Otani licensed?
Kazuhiko Otani is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kazuhiko Otani admitted to the bar?
Kazuhiko Otani's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Kazuhiko Otani go to law school?
Kazuhiko Otani attended SOKA UNIV NEW YORK UNIV.
What company does Kazuhiko Otani work for?
Kazuhiko Otani is associated with Otani & Partners in Tokyo 160-0004.
Is Kazuhiko Otani in good standing?
Yes, Kazuhiko Otani holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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