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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Law school
Soka Univ New York Univ
Registration
2968675
NY registration #

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · 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.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 67.2% 81.9% ▲ +21.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Kazuhiko Otani's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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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