New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Neal K. Stearns
Stanford University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Rye, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1906882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neal K. Stearns has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neal K. Stearns has carried New York bar registration 1906882 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Manzanita Consultants LLC, located in Rye, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10580. Educational background: STANFORD UNIVERSITY (85 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Neal K. Stearns 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
Neal K. Stearns's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Neal compares to fellow Stanford University alumni
Among the 66 Stanford University graduates in the New York register, Neal K. Stearns is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Stanford University alumni
Years since admission - 66 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 38% higher than 62% of 66 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Stanford University's active-bar rate
Of Stanford University's 85 alumni in the New York register, 51.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1906882
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Manzanita Consultants LLC
- City
- Rye, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10580
- Phone
- (917) 841-4639
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neal K. Stearns'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 Neal Stearns licensed?
Neal Stearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neal K. Stearns admitted to the bar?
Neal K. Stearns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Neal K. Stearns go to law school?
Neal K. Stearns attended STANFORD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Neal K. Stearns work for?
Neal K. Stearns is associated with Manzanita Consultants LLC in Rye, NY.
Is Neal K. Stearns in good standing?
Yes, Neal K. Stearns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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