New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Phyllis Merle Kaufman
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1976190
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Phyllis Merle Kaufman has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Phyllis Merle Kaufman has carried New York bar registration 1976190 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 Phyllis Kaufman, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11217. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Phyllis Merle Kaufman 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
Phyllis Merle Kaufman's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Phyllis compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Phyllis Merle Kaufman is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 17% higher than 83% of 267 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1976190
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phyllis Kaufman
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11217
- Phone
- (917) 797-6967
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Phyllis Merle Kaufman'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 Phyllis Kaufman licensed?
Phyllis Kaufman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Phyllis Merle Kaufman admitted to the bar?
Phyllis Merle Kaufman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Phyllis Merle Kaufman go to law school?
Phyllis Merle Kaufman attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Phyllis Merle Kaufman work for?
Phyllis Merle Kaufman is associated with Phyllis Kaufman in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Phyllis Merle Kaufman in good standing?
Yes, Phyllis Merle Kaufman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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