New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Neil Bruce Checkman
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Centerport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1422013
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neil Bruce Checkman has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neil Bruce Checkman has carried New York bar registration 1422013 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 Neil B Checkman Esq, located in Centerport, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11721. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Neil Bruce Checkman 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
Neil Bruce Checkman's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Neil compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Neil Bruce Checkman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1422013
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Neil B Checkman Esq
- City
- Centerport, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11721
- Phone
- (212) 264-9940
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neil Bruce Checkman'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 Checkman licensed?
Neil Checkman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neil Bruce Checkman admitted to the bar?
Neil Bruce Checkman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Neil Bruce Checkman go to law school?
Neil Bruce Checkman attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Neil Bruce Checkman work for?
Neil Bruce Checkman is associated with Neil B Checkman Esq in Centerport, NY.
Is Neil Bruce Checkman in good standing?
Yes, Neil Bruce Checkman 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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