New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Neil Garrett Cohen
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3996949
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neil Garrett Cohen has held an active New York bar license for 26 years — admitted in 2000, longer-tenured than 61% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neil Garrett Cohen is registered as bar number 3996949 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2000, representing roughly 26 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Neil Garrett Cohen was admitted in 2000, giving 26 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Neil Garrett Cohen is longer-tenured than 78% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission — 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 22% higher than 78% of 984 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3996949
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (646) 430-6740
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Neil Garrett Cohen's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Garrett Cohen is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
- Bar status confirms registration only — it does not measure competence, specialty fit, or freedom from client complaints. How to choose a lawyer
- Check the public discipline record for any suspension, disbarment, or resignation for a disciplinary reason. Check discipline
- Look up any other NY-admitted attorney by name or bar number. Attorney lookup
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Neil Cohen licensed?
Neil Cohen is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Neil Garrett Cohen admitted to the bar?
Neil Garrett Cohen was admitted to the bar in 2000.
Where did Neil Garrett Cohen go to law school?
Neil Garrett Cohen attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
Is Neil Garrett Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Neil Garrett Cohen has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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