New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Michael Waitman
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2736338
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Robert Michael Waitman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Michael Waitman is registered as bar number 2736338 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Robert Michael Waitman sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Robert Michael Waitman's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert Michael Waitman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2736338
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 626-7666
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Robert Michael Waitman's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Waitman licensed?
Robert Waitman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Michael Waitman admitted to the bar?
Robert Michael Waitman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Robert Michael Waitman go to law school?
Robert Michael Waitman attended Harvard Law School.
Is Robert Michael Waitman in good standing?
Yes, Robert Michael Waitman 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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