New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lewis Martin Ress
Cornell University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956, registered office in North Miami, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1610930
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lewis Martin Ress has spent 70 years on the register since admission in 1956, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 70 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lewis Martin Ress has carried New York bar registration 1610930 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lewis M. Ress, P.A., located in North Miami, FL, ZIP 33181. Educational background: CORNELL UNIVERSITY (401 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 70 years, Lewis Martin Ress 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
Lewis Martin Ress's 70 years since a 1956 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
70 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lewis compares to fellow Cornell University alumni
Among the 128 Cornell University graduates in the New York register, Lewis Martin Ress is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
70 years vs. Cornell University alumni
Years since admission - 128 NY-registered alumni of this school
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 128 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
Cornell University's active-bar rate
Of Cornell University's 401 alumni in the New York register, 43.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1610930
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lewis M. Ress, P.A.
- City
- North Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33181
- Phone
- (305) 773-6167
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lewis Martin Ress'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 Lewis Ress licensed?
Lewis Ress is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lewis Martin Ress admitted to the bar?
Lewis Martin Ress's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Where did Lewis Martin Ress go to law school?
Lewis Martin Ress attended CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Lewis Martin Ress work for?
Lewis Martin Ress is associated with Lewis M. Ress, P.A. in North Miami, FL.
Is Lewis Martin Ress in good standing?
Yes, Lewis Martin Ress holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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