New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Potomac, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1821123
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1970 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #5 of 71
- by tenure in Potomac office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum is registered as bar number 1821123 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,663 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Potomac, MD office peers
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum is toward the newer end of Potomac, MD's NY register cohort: #5 of 71 by years since admission. See the Potomac attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 71
- Local percentile
- 6th
- Admitted
- 1970
Nearest tenure peers in Potomac
- Thalia Ernstoff Meltz admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Kim Arthur Zeitlin admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Alan William Wolff admitted 1966 · 60 yr
- George Robert Green admitted 1975 · 51 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Kenneth compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum is longer-tenured than 99%.
56 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 · August 2026
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 37.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1821123
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Potomac, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20854
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
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Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kenneth Birnbaum licensed?
Kenneth Birnbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum admitted to the bar?
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum go to law school?
Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum attended COLUMBIA.
Is Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum in good standing?
No, Kenneth Stewart Birnbaum carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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