New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Neal W. Cohen
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2720191
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Neal W. Cohen 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"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2720191 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Neal W. Cohen, 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 Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Neal W. Cohen 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 Neal W. Cohen's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Neal compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Neal W. Cohen is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,546 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 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2720191
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 765-9100
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neal W. Cohen'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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Neal W. Cohen'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 Neal Cohen licensed?
Neal Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neal W. Cohen admitted to the bar?
Neal W. Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Neal W. Cohen go to law school?
Neal W. Cohen attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Neal W. Cohen work for?
Neal W. Cohen is associated with Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Neal W. Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Neal W. Cohen 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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