New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Benedict Adams

Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1965
Admitted
61
Years in bar
1135995
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Benedict Adams appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1965 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

61 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Nyu

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1965
61 years
Law school
Nyu
Registration
1135995
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Benedict Adams is registered as bar number 1135995 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NYU.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Robert compares to fellow Nyu alumni

Among the 970 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Robert Benedict Adams is longer-tenured than 99%.

61 years vs. Nyu alumni

Years since admission - 970 NY-registered alumni of this school

61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 970 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 · August 2026

The 1965 admission class today

Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 20.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1965 class 67.2% 20.8% ▼ -69.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1965 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1135995
Year Admitted
1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

NYU

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Benedict Adams's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Robert Benedict Adams is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Adams licensed?

Robert Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Benedict Adams admitted to the bar?

Robert Benedict Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.

Where did Robert Benedict Adams go to law school?

Robert Benedict Adams attended NYU.

Is Robert Benedict Adams in good standing?

Not currently, Robert Benedict Adams's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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