New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Neil Howard Abramson
Northwestern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 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.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2234813
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Neil Howard Abramson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2234813 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Neil Howard Abramson, 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 Proskauer Rose LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN (189 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Neil Howard Abramson 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 Neil Howard Abramson's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Neil compares to fellow Northwestern alumni
Among the 152 Northwestern graduates in the New York register, Neil Howard Abramson is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Northwestern alumni
Years since admission - 152 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 8% higher than 92% of 152 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
Northwestern's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern's 189 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2234813
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Proskauer Rose LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 969-3001
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neil Howard Abramson'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 Neil Abramson licensed?
Neil Abramson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neil Howard Abramson admitted to the bar?
Neil Howard Abramson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Neil Howard Abramson go to law school?
Neil Howard Abramson attended NORTHWESTERN.
What company does Neil Howard Abramson work for?
Neil Howard Abramson is associated with Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY.
Is Neil Howard Abramson in good standing?
Yes, Neil Howard Abramson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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