New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert D. Garber
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Bronx, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1696541
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert D. Garber has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert D. Garber has carried New York bar registration 1696541 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 Gotham Collaborative High School, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10473. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Robert D. Garber 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 D. Garber's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Robert D. Garber is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1696541
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gotham Collaborative High School
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10473
- Phone
- (718) 597-1587
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert D. Garber'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 Garber licensed?
Robert Garber is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert D. Garber admitted to the bar?
Robert D. Garber's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Robert D. Garber go to law school?
Robert D. Garber attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Robert D. Garber work for?
Robert D. Garber is associated with Gotham Collaborative High School in Bronx, NY.
Is Robert D. Garber in good standing?
Yes, Robert D. Garber holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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