New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 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.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1544865
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr has carried New York bar registration 1544865 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 Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr 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 Lawrence Blessey Jr's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,299 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1544865
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 269-1400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr'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 Blessey licensed?
Robert Blessey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr admitted to the bar?
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr go to law school?
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr work for?
Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr is associated with Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr in good standing?
Yes, Robert Lawrence Blessey Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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