New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lewis Frederick Desatnik
Widener University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Basking Ridge, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2643732
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Lewis Frederick Desatnik ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2643732 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lewis Frederick Desatnik, 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 Verizon Wireless, located in Basking Ridge, NJ, ZIP 07920. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Lewis Frederick Desatnik 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 Lewis Frederick Desatnik's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Lewis compares to fellow Widener University alumni
Among the 218 Widener University graduates in the New York register, Lewis Frederick Desatnik is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Widener University alumni
Years since admission - 218 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 32% higher than 68% of 218 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
Widener University's active-bar rate
Of Widener University's 235 alumni in the New York register, 65.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Widener University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2643732
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Verizon Wireless
- City
- Basking Ridge, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07920
- Phone
- (908) 285-3875
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lewis Frederick Desatnik'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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Lewis Frederick Desatnik'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 Lewis Desatnik licensed?
Lewis Desatnik is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lewis Frederick Desatnik admitted to the bar?
Lewis Frederick Desatnik's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Lewis Frederick Desatnik go to law school?
Lewis Frederick Desatnik attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY.
What company does Lewis Frederick Desatnik work for?
Lewis Frederick Desatnik is associated with Verizon Wireless in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Is Lewis Frederick Desatnik in good standing?
Yes, Lewis Frederick Desatnik holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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