New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Scott Shwarts
George Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in San Francisco, CA. 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
- 2391605
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Robert Scott Shwarts 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
- George Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2391605 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Scott Shwarts, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94105. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON (448 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Robert Scott Shwarts 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 Scott Shwarts'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 George Washington alumni
Among the 317 George Washington graduates in the New York register, Robert Scott Shwarts is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. George Washington alumni
Years since admission - 317 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 11% higher than 89% of 317 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
George Washington's active-bar rate
Of George Washington's 448 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington 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
- 2391605
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94105
- Phone
- (415) 773-5760
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Scott Shwarts'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 Shwarts licensed?
Robert Shwarts is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Scott Shwarts admitted to the bar?
Robert Scott Shwarts's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Robert Scott Shwarts go to law school?
Robert Scott Shwarts attended GEORGE WASHINGTON.
What company does Robert Scott Shwarts work for?
Robert Scott Shwarts is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Robert Scott Shwarts in good standing?
Yes, Robert Scott Shwarts 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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