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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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
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 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.
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