New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ness M. Cohen
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Yeshiva University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 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.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2907764
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Ness M. Cohen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 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 School Of Law, Yeshiva University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2907764 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ness M. Cohen, 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (76 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Ness M. Cohen 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 Ness M. Cohen's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Yeshiva University's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Yeshiva University's 76 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Yeshiva University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2907764
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 878-8217
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ness M. Cohen'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 Ness Cohen licensed?
Ness Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ness M. Cohen admitted to the bar?
Ness M. Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Ness M. Cohen go to law school?
Ness M. Cohen attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University.
What company does Ness M. Cohen work for?
Ness M. Cohen is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Ness M. Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Ness M. Cohen 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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