New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Barry Sims
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1335512
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Barry Sims has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 58 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Barry Sims has carried New York bar registration 1335512 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 New York State Attorney Registration Office Of Court Administration, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10087. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 58 years, Robert Barry Sims 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 Barry Sims's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
58 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
58 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Robert Barry Sims is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,058 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 University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1335512
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Attorney Registration Office Of Court Administration
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10087
- Phone
- (203) 610-5277
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Barry Sims'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 Sims licensed?
Robert Sims is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Barry Sims admitted to the bar?
Robert Barry Sims's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Robert Barry Sims go to law school?
Robert Barry Sims attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert Barry Sims work for?
Robert Barry Sims is associated with New York State Attorney Registration Office Of Court Administration in New York, NY.
Is Robert Barry Sims in good standing?
Yes, Robert Barry Sims holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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