New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Robert Joseph Bird

New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1803733
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Joseph Bird appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
New England

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New England
64.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1803733
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Joseph Bird is registered as bar number 1803733 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND (320 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 New England alumni

Among the 289 New England graduates in the New York register, Robert Joseph Bird is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. New England alumni

Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 289 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 50 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 · May 2026

New England's active-bar rate

Of New England's 320 alumni in the New York register, 64.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

New England alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.1%
New England alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1803733
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Education

NEW ENGLAND

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Joseph Bird'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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 Joseph Bird is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Bird licensed?

Robert Bird is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Joseph Bird admitted to the bar?

Robert Joseph Bird's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Robert Joseph Bird go to law school?

Robert Joseph Bird attended NEW ENGLAND.

Is Robert Joseph Bird in good standing?

Not currently, Robert Joseph Bird'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.