New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert Irving Freedman
Syracuse Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 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.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1363654
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Irving Freedman has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Irving Freedman has carried New York bar registration 1363654 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV (295 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, Robert Irving Freedman 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 Irving Freedman's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Syracuse Univ alumni
Among the 217 Syracuse Univ graduates in the New York register, Robert Irving Freedman is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Syracuse Univ alumni
Years since admission - 217 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 217 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
Syracuse Univ's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Univ's 295 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1363654
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10010
- Phone
- (212) 974-7474
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Irving Freedman'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 Freedman licensed?
Robert Freedman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Irving Freedman admitted to the bar?
Robert Irving Freedman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Robert Irving Freedman go to law school?
Robert Irving Freedman attended SYRACUSE UNIV.
What company does Robert Irving Freedman work for?
Robert Irving Freedman is associated with Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard in New York, NY.
Is Robert Irving Freedman in good standing?
Yes, Robert Irving Freedman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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