New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Keaney Goethals
University Of Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2384717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Robert Keaney Goethals ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Notre Dame
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2384717 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Keaney Goethals, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Leichtman Law PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (250 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Robert Keaney Goethals still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Robert Keaney Goethals's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Robert compares to fellow University Of Notre Dame alumni
Among the 138 University Of Notre Dame graduates in the New York register, Robert Keaney Goethals is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. University Of Notre Dame alumni
Years since admission - 138 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 2% higher than 98% of 138 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 Notre Dame's active-bar rate
Of University Of Notre Dame's 250 alumni in the New York register, 65.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Notre Dame alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2384717
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Leichtman Law PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 419-5210
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Keaney Goethals'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 Goethals licensed?
Robert Goethals is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Keaney Goethals admitted to the bar?
Robert Keaney Goethals's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Robert Keaney Goethals go to law school?
Robert Keaney Goethals attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.
What company does Robert Keaney Goethals work for?
Robert Keaney Goethals is associated with Leichtman Law PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Robert Keaney Goethals in good standing?
Yes, Robert Keaney Goethals holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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