New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Rebecca Gretchen Abel
Otago University, New Zealand alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4545695
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rebecca Gretchen Abel has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Otago University, New Zealand
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rebecca Gretchen Abel carries New York bar registration 4545695, an established, active practitioner 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 Bp America Inc, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77079. Educational background: OTAGO UNIVERSITY, NEW ZEALAND.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Rebecca Gretchen Abel remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Rebecca Gretchen Abel was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4545695
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bp America Inc
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77079
- Phone
- (917) 517-0820
Education
OTAGO UNIVERSITY, NEW ZEALAND
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rebecca Gretchen Abel'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 Rebecca Abel licensed?
Rebecca Abel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rebecca Gretchen Abel admitted to the bar?
Rebecca Gretchen Abel was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Rebecca Gretchen Abel go to law school?
Rebecca Gretchen Abel attended OTAGO UNIVERSITY, NEW ZEALAND.
What company does Rebecca Gretchen Abel work for?
Rebecca Gretchen Abel is associated with Bp America Inc in Houston, TX.
Is Rebecca Gretchen Abel in good standing?
Yes, Rebecca Gretchen Abel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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