New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Walter Benson
Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1963
- Admitted
- 63
- Years in bar
- 1560267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Walter Benson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1963 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 63 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Walter Benson is registered as bar number 1560267 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 63 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGETOWN (1,617 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" 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 Georgetown alumni
Among the 931 Georgetown graduates in the New York register, Robert Walter Benson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
63 years vs. Georgetown alumni
Years since admission - 931 NY-registered alumni of this school
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 931 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
Georgetown's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown's 1,617 alumni in the New York register, 60.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown alumni, active-bar rate
The 1963 admission class today
Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 17.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1560267
- Year Admitted
- 1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Walter Benson's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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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Robert Walter Benson is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Benson licensed?
Robert Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Walter Benson admitted to the bar?
Robert Walter Benson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.
Where did Robert Walter Benson go to law school?
Robert Walter Benson attended GEORGETOWN.
Is Robert Walter Benson in good standing?
Not currently, Robert Walter Benson's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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