New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Jay Benowitz
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 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.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1531474
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Jay Benowitz has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Jay Benowitz has carried New York bar registration 1531474 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 Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Robert Jay Benowitz 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 Jay Benowitz's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 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 Robert compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Robert Jay Benowitz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1531474
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 422-0488
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Jay Benowitz'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 Benowitz licensed?
Robert Benowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Jay Benowitz admitted to the bar?
Robert Jay Benowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Robert Jay Benowitz go to law school?
Robert Jay Benowitz attended NYU.
What company does Robert Jay Benowitz work for?
Robert Jay Benowitz is associated with Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert Jay Benowitz in good standing?
Yes, Robert Jay Benowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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