New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Lewis Franklin Tesser

George Washington Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1091628
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lewis Franklin Tesser appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
George Washington Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington Univ
46.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1091628
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lewis Franklin Tesser is registered as bar number 1091628 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10603. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV (751 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Lewis compares to fellow George Washington Univ alumni

Among the 553 George Washington Univ graduates in the New York register, Lewis Franklin Tesser is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. George Washington Univ alumni

Years since admission - 553 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 553 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 55 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

George Washington Univ's active-bar rate

Of George Washington Univ's 751 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%46.2%
George Washington Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1091628
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10603
Phone
(212) 754-9000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lewis Franklin Tesser's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Lewis Franklin Tesser is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lewis Tesser licensed?

Lewis Tesser is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lewis Franklin Tesser admitted to the bar?

Lewis Franklin Tesser's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Lewis Franklin Tesser go to law school?

Lewis Franklin Tesser attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV.

What company does Lewis Franklin Tesser work for?

Lewis Franklin Tesser is associated with Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP in White Plains, NY.

Is Lewis Franklin Tesser in good standing?

Not currently, Lewis Franklin Tesser's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.