New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Louis C. Benza
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1470962
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Louis C. Benza has spent 68 years on the register since admission in 1958, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 68 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Louis C. Benza has carried New York bar registration 1470962 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 68 years, Louis C. Benza 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
Louis C. Benza's 68 years since a 1958 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
68 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
68 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 Louis compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Louis C. Benza is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
68 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 772 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
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1470962
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Louis C. Benza'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 Louis Benza licensed?
Louis Benza is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Louis C. Benza admitted to the bar?
Louis C. Benza's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did Louis C. Benza go to law school?
Louis C. Benza attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
Is Louis C. Benza in good standing?
Yes, Louis C. Benza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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