New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Benjamin Block
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1935. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1935
- Admitted
- 91
- Years in bar
- 1544444
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Benjamin Block's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1935 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 91 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Benjamin Block is registered as bar number 1544444 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 91 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Robert compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Robert Benjamin Block is longer-tenured than 99%.
91 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
91 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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 · September 2026
The 1935 admission class today
Of the 569 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1935, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1544444
- Year Admitted
- 1935 (91 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Benjamin Block's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Block licensed?
Robert Block is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Benjamin Block admitted to the bar?
Robert Benjamin Block's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1935.
Where did Robert Benjamin Block go to law school?
Robert Benjamin Block attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Robert Benjamin Block in good standing?
Robert Benjamin Block's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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