New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Phyllis Jane Kessler
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Roseland, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1560994
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Phyllis Jane Kessler has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Phyllis Jane Kessler has carried New York bar registration 1560994 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 Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP, located in Roseland, NJ, ZIP 07068. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Phyllis Jane Kessler 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 Jane Kessler's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Phyllis Jane Kessler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1560994
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP
- City
- Roseland, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07068
- Phone
- (973) 577-1760
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Phyllis Jane Kessler'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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Phyllis Jane Kessler'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 Phyllis Kessler licensed?
Phyllis Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Phyllis Jane Kessler admitted to the bar?
Phyllis Jane Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Phyllis Jane Kessler go to law school?
Phyllis Jane Kessler attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Phyllis Jane Kessler work for?
Phyllis Jane Kessler is associated with Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP in Roseland, NJ.
Is Phyllis Jane Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Phyllis Jane Kessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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