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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Yeshiva University
75% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2907764
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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

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

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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.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

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
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
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

Ness M. Cohen'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 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.