New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Vincent Cosel
Washington & Lee University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. 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
- 1817436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Vincent Cosel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1972 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Washington & Lee University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Vincent Cosel is registered as bar number 1817436 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY (97 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Washington & Lee University alumni
Among the 85 Washington & Lee University graduates in the New York register, Robert Vincent Cosel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Washington & Lee University alumni
Years since admission - 85 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 85 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
Washington & Lee University's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee University's 97 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington & Lee University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1817436
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Vincent Cosel's current status, "Resigned", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Cosel licensed?
Robert Cosel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Vincent Cosel admitted to the bar?
Robert Vincent Cosel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Robert Vincent Cosel go to law school?
Robert Vincent Cosel attended WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY.
Is Robert Vincent Cosel in good standing?
Not currently, Robert Vincent Cosel's listed status is "Resigned", 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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