New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Howard Hirsch

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. 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
1662139
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Howard Hirsch carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
Law school
Boston University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
disbarred
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Law school
Boston University
Registration
1662139
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Howard Hirsch is registered as bar number 1662139 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Robert compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,948 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Robert Howard Hirsch is longer-tenured than 99%.

46 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,948 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,948 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 67.2% 52% ▼ -22.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Registration Number
1662139
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Howard Hirsch's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Robert Howard Hirsch with the closest admission year to 1980. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Robert Howard Hirsch carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Hirsch licensed?

Robert Hirsch is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Howard Hirsch admitted to the bar?

Robert Howard Hirsch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Robert Howard Hirsch go to law school?

Robert Howard Hirsch attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

Is Robert Howard Hirsch in good standing?

No, Robert Howard Hirsch carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.