New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Neil Stephen Binder

New York 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
2726495
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Neil Stephen Binder 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
New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2726495
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2726495 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Neil Stephen Binder, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Binder & Schwartz LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Neil Stephen Binder 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 Stephen Binder'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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Neil Stephen Binder is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 31% higher than 69% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2726495
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Binder & Schwartz LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(212) 510-7008

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Neil Stephen Binder'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Neil Stephen Binder'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 Neil Binder licensed?

Neil Binder is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Neil Stephen Binder admitted to the bar?

Neil Stephen Binder's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Neil Stephen Binder go to law school?

Neil Stephen Binder attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Neil Stephen Binder work for?

Neil Stephen Binder is associated with Binder & Schwartz LLP in New York, NY.

Is Neil Stephen Binder in good standing?

Yes, Neil Stephen Binder holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.