New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Matthew Steven Root
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Teaneck, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2747350
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Matthew Steven Root ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #61 of 138
- by tenure in Teaneck office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2747350 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew Steven Root, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Matthe Root, Esq. - New York And New Jersey Bars, located in Teaneck, NJ, ZIP 07666. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Matthew Steven Root still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Matthew Steven Root's 30 years since admission in 1996.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Teaneck, NJ office peers
Against Teaneck, NJ's 138-attorney NY register cohort, Matthew Steven Root lands at the 43rd tenure percentile (rank #61). See the Teaneck attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #61
- City cohort
- 138
- Local percentile
- 43rd
- Admitted
- 1996
Nearest tenure peers in Teaneck
- Rosanne Allison Finkel admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Evan David Baker admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Daniel M. Bendheim admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Kari E. Chachkes admitted 1995 · 31 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matthew compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Matthew Steven Root is longer-tenured than 99%.
30 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,062 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 · August 2026
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2747350
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matthe Root, Esq. - New York And New Jersey Bars
- City
- Teaneck, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07666
- Phone
- (201) 674-2461
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew Steven Root's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Matthew Root licensed?
Matthew Root is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew Steven Root admitted to the bar?
Matthew Steven Root's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Matthew Steven Root go to law school?
Matthew Steven Root attended New York Law School.
What company does Matthew Steven Root work for?
Matthew Steven Root is associated with Matthe Root, Esq. - New York And New Jersey Bars in Teaneck, NJ.
Is Matthew Steven Root in good standing?
Yes, Matthew Steven Root holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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