New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert L. Bachner
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1959, 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.
- 1959
- Admitted
- 67
- Years in bar
- 1576230
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert L. Bachner has spent 67 years on the register since admission in 1959, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 67 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert L. Bachner has carried New York bar registration 1576230 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 Phillips Nizer LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 67 years, Robert L. Bachner 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
Robert L. Bachner's 67 years since a 1959 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
67 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
67 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Robert L. Bachner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
67 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
67 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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 1959 admission class today
Of the 1,551 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1959, 8.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1576230
- Year Admitted
- 1959 (67 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Nizer LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 977-9700
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert L. Bachner'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 Robert Bachner licensed?
Robert Bachner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert L. Bachner admitted to the bar?
Robert L. Bachner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1959.
Where did Robert L. Bachner go to law school?
Robert L. Bachner attended HARVARD.
What company does Robert L. Bachner work for?
Robert L. Bachner is associated with Phillips Nizer LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert L. Bachner in good standing?
Yes, Robert L. Bachner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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