New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert B. Fiske
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 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.
- 1956
- Admitted
- 70
- Years in bar
- 1209162
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert B. Fiske has spent 70 years on the register since admission in 1956, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 70 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert B. Fiske has carried New York bar registration 1209162 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 70 years, Robert B. Fiske 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 B. Fiske's 70 years since a 1956 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
70 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
70 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert B. Fiske is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
70 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 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 Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1956 admission class today
Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1209162
- Year Admitted
- 1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4090
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert B. Fiske'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 Fiske licensed?
Robert Fiske is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert B. Fiske admitted to the bar?
Robert B. Fiske's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.
Where did Robert B. Fiske go to law school?
Robert B. Fiske attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Robert B. Fiske work for?
Robert B. Fiske is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Robert B. Fiske in good standing?
Yes, Robert B. Fiske holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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