New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert J. Dwyer Jr
University Of Minnesota alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 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.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2079507
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert J. Dwyer Jr has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert J. Dwyer Jr has carried New York bar registration 2079507 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dorsey & Whitney LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (334 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Robert J. Dwyer 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 J. Dwyer Jr's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 University Of Minnesota alumni
Among the 266 University Of Minnesota graduates in the New York register, Robert J. Dwyer Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. University Of Minnesota alumni
Years since admission - 266 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 266 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
University Of Minnesota's active-bar rate
Of University Of Minnesota's 334 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Minnesota alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2079507
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 415-9218
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert J. Dwyer 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 Dwyer licensed?
Robert Dwyer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert J. Dwyer Jr admitted to the bar?
Robert J. Dwyer Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Robert J. Dwyer Jr go to law school?
Robert J. Dwyer Jr attended UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
What company does Robert J. Dwyer Jr work for?
Robert J. Dwyer Jr is associated with Dorsey & Whitney LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert J. Dwyer Jr in good standing?
Yes, Robert J. Dwyer Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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