New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rajan K. Pillai
Bombay University; Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 2086817
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rajan K. Pillai has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Bombay University; Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rajan K. Pillai has carried New York bar registration 2086817 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 Rajan K. Pillai, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. Educational background: BOMBAY UNIVERSITY; HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Rajan K. Pillai 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
Rajan K. Pillai's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 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
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2086817
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rajan K. Pillai
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (917) 664-7036
Education
BOMBAY UNIVERSITY; HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rajan K. Pillai'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 Rajan Pillai licensed?
Rajan Pillai is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rajan K. Pillai admitted to the bar?
Rajan K. Pillai's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Rajan K. Pillai go to law school?
Rajan K. Pillai attended BOMBAY UNIVERSITY; HARVARD.
What company does Rajan K. Pillai work for?
Rajan K. Pillai is associated with Rajan K. Pillai in New York, NY.
Is Rajan K. Pillai in good standing?
Yes, Rajan K. Pillai holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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