New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Philip Jacobs
Rutgers School Of Law - Camden alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2027985
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Philip Jacobs has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Camden
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Philip Jacobs has carried New York bar registration 2027985 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
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Camden (610 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Robert Philip Jacobs 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 Philip Jacobs's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Rutgers School Of Law - Camden alumni
Among the 506 Rutgers School Of Law - Camden graduates in the New York register, Robert Philip Jacobs is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Camden alumni
Years since admission - 506 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 506 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
Rutgers School Of Law - Camden's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Camden's 610 alumni in the New York register, 79.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Camden alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2027985
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (617) 504-7432
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Philip Jacobs'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 Jacobs licensed?
Robert Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Philip Jacobs admitted to the bar?
Robert Philip Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Robert Philip Jacobs go to law school?
Robert Philip Jacobs attended Rutgers School of Law - Camden.
Is Robert Philip Jacobs in good standing?
Yes, Robert Philip Jacobs 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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