New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Louis David Bernstein
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1918812
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Louis David Bernstein has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Louis David Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 1918812 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 Ginsberg Jacobs LLC, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Louis David Bernstein 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 David Bernstein's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Louis David Bernstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1918812
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ginsberg Jacobs LLC
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 645-6091
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Louis David Bernstein'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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Louis David Bernstein'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 Louis Bernstein licensed?
Louis Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Louis David Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Louis David Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Louis David Bernstein go to law school?
Louis David Bernstein attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
What company does Louis David Bernstein work for?
Louis David Bernstein is associated with Ginsberg Jacobs LLC in Chicago, IL.
Is Louis David Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Louis David Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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