New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Philip Bernard Abramowitz

Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1636976
NY reg #

The record in one line

Philip Bernard Abramowitz has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

56 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse
43.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1636976
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Philip Bernard Abramowitz has carried New York bar registration 1636976 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Philip B. Abramowitz, Esq., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 56 years, Philip Bernard Abramowitz 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

Philip Bernard Abramowitz's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

56 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Philip compares to fellow Syracuse alumni

Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Philip Bernard Abramowitz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

56 years vs. Syracuse alumni

Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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

Syracuse's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%43.4%
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate

The 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1636976
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Philip B. Abramowitz, Esq.
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14221
Phone
(716) 583-1205

Education

SYRACUSE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Philip Bernard Abramowitz'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

Philip Bernard Abramowitz'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 Philip Abramowitz licensed?

Philip Abramowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Philip Bernard Abramowitz admitted to the bar?

Philip Bernard Abramowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did Philip Bernard Abramowitz go to law school?

Philip Bernard Abramowitz attended SYRACUSE.

What company does Philip Bernard Abramowitz work for?

Philip Bernard Abramowitz is associated with Philip B. Abramowitz, Esq. in Buffalo, NY.

Is Philip Bernard Abramowitz in good standing?

Yes, Philip Bernard Abramowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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