New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Louis J. Bevilacqua

Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1293190
NY reg #

The record in one line

Louis J. Bevilacqua has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1293190
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Louis J. Bevilacqua has carried New York bar registration 1293190 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 Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Louis J. Bevilacqua 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 J. Bevilacqua's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Louis compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni

Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Louis J. Bevilacqua is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1293190
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10281
Phone
(212) 504-6000

Education

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Louis J. Bevilacqua'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Louis J. Bevilacqua'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 Bevilacqua licensed?

Louis Bevilacqua is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Louis J. Bevilacqua admitted to the bar?

Louis J. Bevilacqua's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Louis J. Bevilacqua go to law school?

Louis J. Bevilacqua attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Louis J. Bevilacqua work for?

Louis J. Bevilacqua is associated with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY.

Is Louis J. Bevilacqua in good standing?

Yes, Louis J. Bevilacqua holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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