New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Max Kessler
Univ Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2058949
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Max Kessler has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Max Kessler has carried New York bar registration 2058949 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 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA (99 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Robert Max Kessler 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 Max Kessler's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 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 Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 86 Univ Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Robert Max Kessler is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Univ Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 49% higher than 51% of 86 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
Univ Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of North Carolina's 99 alumni in the New York register, 52.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2058949
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (646) 526-3239
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Max Kessler'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 Kessler licensed?
Robert Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Max Kessler admitted to the bar?
Robert Max Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Robert Max Kessler go to law school?
Robert Max Kessler attended UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Is Robert Max Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Robert Max Kessler 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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